Roman Civil Wars of 235-394
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties, Civil Wars, Coups, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Italian History, British History, French History, African History, Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Britain, France, Gaul, Italy, Hungary, Turkey, Asia Minor
- Date: March, 235-September 9, 394
Article abstract: At issue: Control of the Roman Empire. Result: An empire weakened against barbarian attacks and soon to split permanently into eastern and western divisions.
Background
By the first century before the common era, Rome ruled most of the lands around the Mediterranean Sea, but the empire suffered from internal political weakness. Military units were often more loyal to their commanders than to the state, resulting in civil wars. In 27 b.c.e., Octavian (later known as Augustus), defeated his opponents and became the first emperor, giving...
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