Emperors of Rome
Episode CCXII - Aurelian, the Restorer of the World
Jul 14, 2023
Associate Professor Caillan Davenport discusses Aurelian's rise to power in a divided Roman Empire, his military strategy, successful negotiation with the Vandals, construction of new walls in Rome, and the construction and abandonment of Dacia.
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- Aurelian's first priority as Emperor was to unite a fractured Roman Empire.
- Aurelian's successful military career and association with previous emperors played a key role in his rise to power.
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Aurelian becomes Emperor of a fractured Roman Empire
Aurelian became Emperor of a fractured Roman Empire, with the Western provinces controlled by the Gallic Empire, the Eastern provinces under Xenobia, and threats from the Vandals in the North. Uniting the empire becomes his first priority.
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