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Richard Valentine Nind Hopkins

9781330699874: The Life of Alexander Severus (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1330699874 ISBN 13 : 9781330699874

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A document-based portrait of a young emperor, told through coins, inscriptions, and policy.

This edition assembles coins and inscriptions to illuminate the reign of Alexander Severus, focusing on how propaganda, titles, and public actions shaped his rule. Readings of public records reveal a complex era marked by military strain, political maneuvering, and the subtle influence of family power.

The book uses artifacts from the period to trace the emperor’s career, his titles, and the way rulers were presented to their subjects. It links coin legends to events, and shows how inscriptions conveyed authority, family ties, and official legitimacy. These sources illuminate how the Adriatic to Mesopotamian frontiers were managed and how unrest influenced governance.

Explains how coinage and inscriptions reflect official titles and imperial legitimacy
Tracks military mutinies and regional revolts that shaped policy
Connects public works and fiscal measures to political strategy
Offers context on Mammaea’s influence and family dynamics

Ideal for readers curious about Roman emperors, imperial propaganda, and the evidence that coins and inscriptions provide about ancient governance.

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Alexander Severus contained in the extant works of ancient historians are essentially insufficient, and information on many of the questions of his history has to be sought from other sources. Circumstances have conspired in several ways to obscure the Emperor shistory. With one exception contemporary writers possessed little insight or ability, and Dio, the exception, practically closed his narrative with the death of Elagabalus. Later writers, also Wth one exception, A vere mere compilers, and though Ammianus Marcellinus, the exception, began his history of Rome with Nerva, the early books epitomising the history of the first two hundred and fifty seven years are lost. The loss of Ammianus is not indeed so regrettable as would appear, for while the books which are preserved embody a full and reliable history of his own times ,the thirteen lost books were rather in the nature of a superficial resume, and their value would Be it said once and for all that Severus Alexander is historically a more correct name than Alexander Severus :r. Appendix III. ad fin. In this Essay however I have not thought it desirable to discard the accepted modern order. For the most part I have designated the Emperor simply A lexander. -H ewas born in 330 a.d., and his history ends with the year 378 ..d. H.
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Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330699874
ISBN 13: 9781330699874
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 309
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The Life of Alexander Severus (Classic Reprint)

Richard Valentine Nind Hopkins

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ISBN 10 : 1330699874 ISBN 13 : 9781330699874

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the reign of Alexander Severus, a Roman Emperor whose noble character and earnest virtue stand out amidst the chaos of the 3rd century. The author draws upon literary accounts, coins, and inscriptions to reconstruct Alexander's life and the attributes of his age. The book explores the challenges Alexander faced, including the weakened state of the empire, the constant threat of invasion, and the struggle with the army's growing power. Despite these obstacles, Alexander sought to implement reforms, restore public works, and promote education. The author examines the tensions between Alexander's ideals and the realities of his time, shedding light on the complexities of ruling a vast and troubled empire. The author argues that Alexander's reign, though relatively peaceful, was a pivotal moment in Roman history. By highlighting Alexander's character and the challenges he confronted, the book offers valuable insights into the decline and eventual fall of the Roman Empire. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330699874_0

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