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Marcus Aurelius first action as Roman Emperor was to appoint his adoptive brother, Lucius Verus, as his co-emperor, even though he is often depicted as a wastrel. The author analyses why Verus succeeded against the Parthians where other emperors, before and after him, failed

Lucius Verus and the Roman Defence of the East

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      Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
      Published 8 May 2018
      ISBN-13 9781473847606
      978-1473847606
      ISBN-10 1473847605
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      Book Synopsis
      Marcus Aurelius first action as Roman Emperor was to appoint his adoptive brother, Lucius Verus, as his co-emperor, even though he is often depicted as a wastrel. The author analyses why Verus succeeded against the Parthians where other emperors, before and after him, failed

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