The African Emperor
Narrated by John Sackville
- Released
- September 11, 2025
- Length
- 10 hrs 38 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bolinda audio
Septimius Severus, Rome's black emperor, was born in North Africa in AD 145 and reigned during the apex of the Roman Empire, passing away in AD 211. Known for leading the largest army ever to campaign in Britain, his rule encompassed 33 legions and extensive military conquests across the empire. Severus, who hailed from a wealthy family, left a lasting legacy through monumental architecture and his belief in family unity and soldier welfare, encapsulated in his poignant deathbed advice to his sons.
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