The Spectre of Alexander: Cassius Dio and the Alexander-motif
n the opinion of Cassius Dio, Septimius Severus’ capture of Nisibis and annexation of the province of Mesopotamia were not among the emperor’s more worthwhile ventures. The costs were great and the yields slight. Our knowledge of the campaign is sketchy, although we do have a narrative out...
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Cambridge University Press
2016
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