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When Armies Chose Emperors: The Day Rome Broke Forever

When Armies Chose Emperors: The Day Rome Broke Forever

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In 238 AD, Rome didn’t just face a crisis — it imploded from within.Six men claimed the throne. Five were dead within months. Armies mutinied, the Senate panicked, provinces rebelled, and for the first time, Rome learned a terrifying truth: the empire belonged to whoever held the swords, not the laws.In this video, we break down the Year of Six Emperors — the murders, the revolts, the teenage puppet emperor, and the moment Rome lost control of succession forever. This year created the blueprint for the Third-Century Crisis and changed the Roman world for two hundred years.If you love Roman Empire deep dives, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe — and join us as we uncover the real story of history’s greatest empire.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:18 - Year of Six Emperors Explained08:15 - Conclusion and Summary

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