The End of Dio

Cassius Dio was consul for the second time in 8229, and that's a mark of great honor from the emperor. Yet he claims that he doesn't know too much about his reign. I think this is because the reign of Serus Alexander was much more tumultuous than some of our sources will let on. There's hints or revolts, both in Row in the Provinces, and Cassius Dye does actually talk about one of these dealing with Ulpian. And it's interesting that he does that because it's not very flattering to Serus Alexander. It takes a certain amount of arrogance to end your 80 book history with your own second consulship as