The Roman Emperor Aurelian

Restorer of the World

Biography & Memoir, Historical, Nonfiction, History
Cover of the book The Roman Emperor Aurelian by John F White, Pen and Sword
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John F White ISBN: 9781473844773
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: November 30, 2015
Imprint: Pen and Sword Military Language: English
Author: John F White
ISBN: 9781473844773
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: November 30, 2015
Imprint: Pen and Sword Military
Language: English

The ancient Sibylline prophecies had foretold that the Roman Empire would last for 1000 years. As the time for the expected dissolution approached in the middle of the third century AD, the empire was lapsing into chaos, with seemingly interminable civil wars over the imperial succession. The western empire had seceded under a rebel emperor and the eastern empire was controlled by another usurper. Barbarians took advantage of the anarchy to kill and plunder all over the provinces. Yet within the space of just five years, the general, later emperor Aurelian had expelled all the barbarians from with the Roman frontiers, re-united the entire empire and inaugurated major reforms of the currency, pagan religion and civil administration.

His accomplishments have been hailed by classical scholars as those of a 'superman', yet Aurelian himself remains little known to a wider audience. His achievements enabled the Roman Empire to survive for another two centuries, ensuring a lasting legacy of Roman civilization for the successor European states. Without Aurelian, the 'Dark Ages' would probably have lasted centuries longer. This is a new, revised edition.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The ancient Sibylline prophecies had foretold that the Roman Empire would last for 1000 years. As the time for the expected dissolution approached in the middle of the third century AD, the empire was lapsing into chaos, with seemingly interminable civil wars over the imperial succession. The western empire had seceded under a rebel emperor and the eastern empire was controlled by another usurper. Barbarians took advantage of the anarchy to kill and plunder all over the provinces. Yet within the space of just five years, the general, later emperor Aurelian had expelled all the barbarians from with the Roman frontiers, re-united the entire empire and inaugurated major reforms of the currency, pagan religion and civil administration.

His accomplishments have been hailed by classical scholars as those of a 'superman', yet Aurelian himself remains little known to a wider audience. His achievements enabled the Roman Empire to survive for another two centuries, ensuring a lasting legacy of Roman civilization for the successor European states. Without Aurelian, the 'Dark Ages' would probably have lasted centuries longer. This is a new, revised edition.

More books from Pen and Sword

Cover of the book Napoleon's Infantry Handbook by John F White
Cover of the book Anti Tank by John F White
Cover of the book Flying into the Flames of Hell by John F White
Cover of the book Sailor in the Desert by John F White
Cover of the book Spirit of Resistance by John F White
Cover of the book American Airline's Secret War in China by John F White
Cover of the book The Dark Side of Samuel Pepys by John F White
Cover of the book Antigonus the One-Eyed by John F White
Cover of the book Heroic Flights by John F White
Cover of the book Into Touch by John F White
Cover of the book The Influence of Air Power Upon History by John F White
Cover of the book U-boat Prey: Merchant Sailors at War, 1939-1942 by John F White
Cover of the book Russian Warships in the Age of Sail 1696-1860 by John F White
Cover of the book Target for Tonight by John F White
Cover of the book El Salvador by John F White
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy