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Biased Historical Accounts
- Historical accounts of Vitellius's reign are likely biased, influenced by Flavian propaganda.
- Historians like Tacitus and Suetonius, with ties to the Flavians or Othonians, painted a negative picture of Vitellius.
Vitellius's Journey to Rome
- Vitellius took six weeks to travel to Rome, indulging in debauchery along the way.
- He visited the battlefield at Bedriacum, commenting on the pleasant stench of death.
Internal Rivalry
- Vitellius's reign was largely defined by the rivalry between his generals, Valens and Caecina.
- This power struggle undermined the regime's stability and effectiveness.