Aurelian: The Man Who Rose Rome

<p>In the crisp September of 268, Emperor Gallienus found himself dining within the confines of his besieged army camp near Mediolanum, a city under siege. While his primary concern was confronting the treacherous general Aureolus, lurking beneath his visit lay a deeper purpose.</p> <p>The Roman Empire was torn apart a decade prior, fractured into three pieces by Postumus&rsquo;s Revolt in the West and the relentless Sassanian assault in the East. Concurrently, barbarian advances from the Northern frontier were growing increasingly dangerous.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@nextdoorhistorian/aurelian-the-man-who-rose-rome-77e643942bc3"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>
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