Year of the Four Emperors
The first dynasty of the Roman Empire comes to an end - and chaos ensues
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Show Notes
After the death of Emperor Nero and a century of stability, the Roman Empire was plunged into chaos. In the space of a single year four different men would hold the imperial throne, and tens of thousands of people would lose their lives. This is the story of the Year of the Four Emperors.
Sources
"The Year of the Four Emperors" by Kenneth Wellesley
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