The Story of a New Roman Emperor

Numerian was apparently in good health as the legions passed through amisa on what appeared to be the first leg of a long and leisurely trip back to the west. But by the time the army reached asia minor in november two, 84, something was clearly missing. The story going round was that newmarian had been stricken by some sort of inflammation of the eyes and was unable to leave the dark, safe confines of his imperial litter. While the emperor was so stricken, orders were issued through his father in law, the pretorian prefect, aper,. So much so that his fellow officers began to grow suspicious. Their suspicions were confirmed when the stench emanating