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124- The Tetrarchs at War

The History of Rome

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The Story of Constantius and Galerius

The citizens of britain were shutting up their homes and cities, not because they feared constantius, but because they feared what the franks would do now that they were off the leash. Constantius caught up with them before they reached london, though, and in a quick battle, annihilated the marauding franks. To celebrate this victory, constantius began issuing coins with his own face, bearing the legend restorer of eternal light. Just as constantius was celebrating his victory in the west, galerius was beginning his campaign in the east. Diocletian had been watching with alarm as the new persian king, narsis, adopted an increasingly hostile

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