The Empire of The West - A Roman Timeline

This is my first timeline, so I would welcome any suggestion.
POD: The twin brother of Commodus didn't die in 165, instead Commodus died in the plague of 164.

At first I'd like to post a small "Wiki page" and if the feedback is good, I will continue.
Note: English is not my first language so if you find any mistakes please tell me.:D

Roman Empire
Imperium Romanum
(in 919 AD)​

Motto: Roma invicta (Unconquerable Rome)
Capital: Rome
Languages: Latin (de jure)
Demonym: Roman
Government type: Imperium (major empire)
Ruler: Titus Aurelius II
Legislature : Senate
- Consilium (Upper House)
- Comitia Ordines (Lower House)
Currency: Denarius
Aureus
Sestersius
Religion: Ecclesia Illuminismi (The Church of Enlightenment)
Area: 360.000 km²
Population: 12 million (1.2 million in Rome)

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Hmmm. Interesting. I'm gonna assume the church of enlightenmenthas something to do with Neo-Platonism? I like the POD, it was one I always thought would be good to avoiding the worst of the third century crisis.

Though I'm interested how the empire survives without North Africa.
 
Well that's what I had in mind:
IV. c. : Rome lose its eastern provinces to the Sassanids -> Focus on West
V. c.: Barbarian hordes-> Losing northern provinces.
VI. c.: The appearance of arab christian kingdoms -> Losing south
Answer: religious reforms in the Empire
VII. c.: religious revolts-> the murder of the emperor-> military dictatorship-> later restoration->Administrative reforms
VIII. c.: Cultural renaissance
IX. c.: Long War in Iberia
 
Hmmm. Interesting. I'm gonna assume the church of enlightenmenthas something to do with Neo-Platonism? I like the POD, it was one I always thought would be good to avoiding the worst of the third century crisis.

Though I'm interested how the empire survives without North Africa.

My idea is that the Emperor in the 5th century realizes that the Empire needs a strong central religion to survive and reforms the sol religion, mixing it with greek philosophies.
 
Arab christian states : Kingdom of Iberia - Kingdom of Mauretania - Sicily
"Enlightened" states: Roman Empire - Dalmatia
Pagan states: the rest

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Well that is in the 10th century so the Franks could have been destroyed. One problem I have though is how do the Goths control Germany and how does Sicily and Dalmatia remain independent? Especially considering the importance of both to the empire-Sicily can serve as a replacement for Africa for grain and Dalmatia controls passes through the Alps into Italy. Both are essential to the Roman Empire, especially if North Africa is lost.

edit: also, there's Arab invasions achieving similar success with a POD almost 500 years before them??!
 
Well that is in the 10th century so the Franks could have been destroyed. One problem I have though is how do the Goths control Germany and how does Sicily and Dalmatia remain independent? Especially considering the importance of both to the empire-Sicily can serve as a replacement for Africa for grain and Dalmatia controls passes through the Alps into Italy. Both are essential to the Roman Empire, especially if North Africa is lost.

edit: also, there's Arab invasions achieving similar success with a POD almost 500 years before them??!

1. Sicily is not independent its a vassal of Mauretania and was recently conquered .Dalmatia is a kind of trade league protected by Rome.
2. The goths are like OTl franks and their kingdom was divided in the 9th century. They are very decentralized.
3. the arabs converted to christianity in the early 6th century which is more agressive than OTL islam. They established a christian empire soon after but dissolved fast.

I hope i could answer your questions.:)
 
Chapter I

Pocket History of The Roman Empire
Volume 2

From the reign of Marcus Aurelius until the death of Titus Aurelius II

printed in Mediolanum 1512 AD

Marcus Aurelius (161 AD–186 AD)
”Whatever happens at all happens as it should”- Meditations. Book IV. IV,4​

Today, this great emperor is usually only remembered by historians for giving the name of the House Aurelius and being the father of Titus Aurelius the Great or for his intellectual pursuits. But I – Quintus Salonius Piso the Scholar – will not fall into that trap my fellow readers! No! I tell you the truth about his greatness and strategic mastermind{1}. This Chronica Regni was especially made to reveal those forgotten Emperors to the public and mark the way to future scholars{2} who will dig into the deep mud of what they call…
history!

Synopsis:
Marcus Aurelius was born on April 26, 121, in Rome, and was chosen by Emperor Hadrian to be his successor. In 161, Marcus took control of the Roman Empire along with his brother Verus.
War and disease threatened Rome on all sides. He held his territories, even after the death of his brother Verus. He succesfully invaded the jazyges and integrated their territory as the province Sarmatia into the Great Empire. Unfortunately, he couldn’t finish his dream, the conquest of Marcomannia. That remained to his son…

Early life:
He was born into a wealthy and politically prominent family. Growing up, he was a dedicated student, learning Latin and Greek. His serious and hard working nature was even noticed by Emperor Hadrian. He arranged for Antonius – later Emperor Pius Antonius – to adopt Marcus Aurelius.

Into Politics:
In 140 , he became consul, which he held three times in his lifetime. Marius also continued his philosophical studies and developed an interest in law. He also had a contented personal life. He married Faustina, the emperor’s daughter, in 145. They had many children, some did not live long. Best known are Lucilla and Titus Aurelius.

The Emperor:
After his father die din 161, he rose to power and got the name Marcus Aurelius Antonius{3} Augustus. His brother Lucius Verus served as his co-ruler, who commanded the eastern campaigns and died suddenly in 169 in plague. And so began the most difficult period of his life.

The German Wars:
In 169, the Marcomanni and Quadi crossed the Danube and entered Italy. The Emperor had to facet he enemy alone and drove away the Germans. In 175, the governor of Syria, Avidius Cassius declared himself Emperor. Marcus responded quickly. He left the northern war and travelled to the East but Cassius was murdured before he arrived. After he returned to Italy, he took his son with him to the North. Titus was merelt 16, but he was made co-emperor in 177. Together they fought the northern enemies of the empire. His hope to extend the empire became true as he, the brilliant stategist, succesfully conquered the jazyges in 183 and made their homeland into the province of Sarmatia. Unfortunately, the war was not over yet, as the Marcomannians refused to surrender. Three years later, the war still rages on, but not for him, as Marcus Aurelius the Philospher, the founder of a great dynasty, the last of the 4 adopted Emperors passed on in his camp, far from the borders of his Empire. It was August 4, 186. Even the Gods cried over him for days{4} and when the rain finally stopped and the sun returned everyone knew that a new time was coming.

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{1}:This prologue is one of the many exaggerations of Scholar Piso. (this old book is edited by the Chief Librarian of the Lunar Colony)
{2}:The view on M.A. haven't changed for many centuries.
{3}:The dynasty name of the later emperors was originally Antonian but as they called themselves the member of the House Aurelius, this changed
{4}:There is no other record about that. I mean the heavy rain.

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