Justin was acclaimed
Justin was acclaimed in a raucous scene—the new emperor came away with a split lip from a scuffle with the scholares—and was carried off...
Gaining the throne
A proclamation might follow, or the welcoming of an ambassador. At the end, the emperor would rise and leave, and then the dignitaries would...
The palace were the private quarters
Deep inside the palace were the private quarters, the bedchamber or cubiculum of the emperor and a separate one for the empress—each, of course,...
Roman rule had brought to Britain
Scrupulously treating the giant Bonar with the respect due a local king, he had taken him on a tour of the countryside, letting him...
Diocletian told Galerius
No one there failed to understand that Diocletian had given an order for the new attack to be launched through the domain of Tiridates....
King Tiridates Dominus
“We became good friends on the march. I admire him very much.”
“Tiridates says he owes you his life. He wishes to make you general...
Imperial Guard
Dacius had been relieved of his duties as Constantine’s second incommand with the cavalry detachment and was now in command of a section of...
To marry you Constantine
“Aren’t you taking a lot for granted?”
“You mean you don’t want to be with me?” Her eyes began to take fire. “I never lack...
Daughters of the Augusti
“I wasn’t making fun,” he assured her. “And I’m sure you told the truth when you said you always get your way.”
“Now about our...
Killed after Diocletian names
“It’s no secret that Galerius hates you.” Her forehead was wrinkled in a frown, as she considered the question, and he saw that she...
