Prologue
It was once the nature of these provinces to bow to the Eternal City of Rome. For years, I too lived under the oppressive thumb of Italy and her legions. All of Rome's subjects were poor, and her rulers were not known for their longevity or benevolence. Legions ruled, not men. All Romans, including myself, could sense the end nearing, but when it arrived none knew how to react. Indeed, the blow dealt by Rome's collapse had left many men of letters silent on the subject, even still struck with awe. Decades have now passed, and only now do I feel capable of discussing those events. This work seeks to detail the fall of the Roman Empire, from the capture of Emperor Valerian in 1013 a.c., to the sack of Rome in 1026 a.c. While this shall be the first part of the history, the work shall also discuss the rise of the Gallic Empire under Emperor Postumus and the various exploits of his successors. This is the story of the fall of the Tiber and the rise of the Rhine.
It was once the nature of these provinces to bow to the Eternal City of Rome. For years, I too lived under the oppressive thumb of Italy and her legions. All of Rome's subjects were poor, and her rulers were not known for their longevity or benevolence. Legions ruled, not men. All Romans, including myself, could sense the end nearing, but when it arrived none knew how to react. Indeed, the blow dealt by Rome's collapse had left many men of letters silent on the subject, even still struck with awe. Decades have now passed, and only now do I feel capable of discussing those events. This work seeks to detail the fall of the Roman Empire, from the capture of Emperor Valerian in 1013 a.c., to the sack of Rome in 1026 a.c. While this shall be the first part of the history, the work shall also discuss the rise of the Gallic Empire under Emperor Postumus and the various exploits of his successors. This is the story of the fall of the Tiber and the rise of the Rhine.
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