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096- The Most Aptly Named Emperor

The History of Rome

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Parennus's Revolt

In one 83, a brief worin dacia broke out that was put down by a combined effort of the final two of the five would be emperors. The next year unrest in britain led the commander there to press north and retake the antonine wall, which had been abandoned around the time of marcuss ascent. And following the campaign, they revolted against his leadership and proclaimed another commander emperor. This commander wisely refused the honor and got the troops back under control for the moment. But thee year rebellion among the british legions flared up once again. This time their ire was directed at parennus himself, who they blamed for being late with equipment,

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