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Let's say that Claudius Silvanus, the Late Roman General of Frankish descent who revolted against Constantius II after false accusations against him, succeeds in his rebellion, and becomes Emperor.

From what we know, the cause of his defeat was probably his lack of action. If he had been more decisive, he probably wouldn't have been defeated so quickly, or, perhaps, he could have emerged victorious.

If he becomes Emperor, what changes? Would he fight back against the bureaucracy that led to his revolt- the Roman system at that time involved much scheming against others in order to gain power and precedence. If he succeeds, how would this change, if at all.

Does his Frankish ancestry rule him out as a candidate for Emperor? There had been Emperors of less than pure Roman bloodline (Can't remember whom, but somebody after Elagabalus, and before Severus)
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