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
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 197
Edition: 1
Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
Published: 08 May 2018
ISBN 10: 1473847605
ISBN 13: 9781473847606