The History of Rome

108- Gordian's Knot

Sep 13, 2010
Explore the events leading up to the showdown between the sanitorial regime and Maximinius Thrax, the siege and internal discord among troops, the riots and chaos leading to the downfall of the new senatorial regime, the guard's attempt to reassert authority, and Gordian's rise to power and preparations for war against the Sassanids.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Siege and Betrayal
02:32 • 5min
3
Riots, Chaos, and the Downfall of the New Senatorial Regime
07:24 • 3min
4
The Guard's Attempt to Reassert Authority
10:12 • 3min
5
Gordian's Rise to Power and the Threat of Rebellions
12:49 • 13min