Imperial Rome: Power, Portraits, and Propaganda Volume II:: Crisis and Chaos: The Soldiers and Shadows Pertinax through Numerian

Imperial Rome: Power, Portraits, and PropagandaVolume II: Crisis and Chaos: The Soldiers and ShadowsPertinax through NumerianImperial Rome: Power, Portraits, and Propaganda explores the men who shaped the Roman Empire. Volume II, Crisis and Chaos: The Soldiers and Shadows, covers the turbulent years between the death of Commodus in 192 AD and the rise of Diocletian in 284 AD. From the brief reign of Pertinax to the mysterious end of Numerian, this volume follows a century marked by instability, civil war, and near collapse.Each chapter presents a detailed overview of the ruler in question, examining not only their reign but their personality, ambitions, and achievements or their failure to leave a mark at all. The book offers a clear, accessible narrative while serving as a reliable reference for both casual readers and serious students of Roman history.Coin collectors will also find this volume especially useful. Each emperor's coinage is briefly introduced, offering insight into how image, propaganda, and imperial authority were broadcast during even the most chaotic of times.Whether you're continuing from Volume I or starting with the soldier emperors and shadows of the third century, Volume II is a valuable companion for anyone interested in the shifting power and enduring symbols of Imperial Rome. Read more