The History of Rome

147- Capitulation

Aug 15, 2011
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ANECDOTE

Jovian's Unexpected Rise

  • Jovian, a relatively unknown captain of the imperial bodyguard, was surprisingly chosen as emperor after Julian's death.
  • This was likely due to internal rivalries and the dire circumstances.
INSIGHT

Julian's Pragmatism

  • Julian, despite being anti-Christian, promoted Jovian, a Christian, showing pragmatism over religious intolerance.
  • Good officers were scarce, and talent often outweighed religious differences for Julian.
ANECDOTE

Difficult Ascensions

  • Jovian's ascension to emperor was one of the most challenging, comparable only to Galus's rise after the battle at Adrianople.
  • Both inherited dire situations with a dead emperor, a present enemy, and a broken army.
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