Macrinus And Diadumenianus (1920)

By Henry Jewell Bassett

Book Overview

Macrinus and Diadumenianus is a historical book written by Henry Jewell Bassett in 1920. The book is about the reign of the Roman Emperor Macrinus and his son Diadumenianus. Macrinus was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 217-218 AD. He was the first emperor who was not part of the Antonine dynasty. Macrinus was a skilled lawyer and administrator, but he was not a military man. His reign was marked by several military defeats and economic problems. Diadumenianus was the son of Macrinus and served as co-emperor for a short period. He was only 10 years old when he was made co-emperor and was killed along with his father during a battle against the Roman army. The book provides a detailed account of the reign of Macrinus and Diadumenianus. It discusses their policies, military campaigns, and the events that led to their downfall. The book also provides insights into the political and social conditions of the Roman Empire during their reign. Overall, Macrinus and Diadumenianus is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history and the lives of its emperors. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive account of the reign of these two emperors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166571106
• ISBN13: 9781166571108
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"