Septimius Severus: The African Emperor
Anthony Birley
Birley on the Severan founder, military rise, dynasty, and the militarisation of imperial rule.
The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
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Further Reading
Well-regarded biographies and histories to go deeper on Septimius Severus's life and times.
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