The History of Rome

144- The Road to Constantinople

Jul 25, 2011
After establishing himself in the west, Julian rebels against Constantius II. He leads a successful invasion in winter and secures submission of German chiefs. Tensions arise over taxation policies. Julian defeats the Franks and faces challenges with his troops. Tensions escalate with Constantius and a mutiny seems imminent.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Winter Campaign and Political Tensions in Gaul
02:27 • 3min
3
Proposing Tax Cuts and Challenging Policies
05:14 • 3min
4
Julian's Successful Campaign Against the Franks
08:21 • 2min
5
The Rising Tensions
10:28 • 16min