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In the spring of 68, Galba was informed of Nero's intention to put him to death, and of the insurrection of Julius Vindex in Gaul. He was at first inclined to follow the example of Vindex, but the defeat and death of the latter renewed his hesitation. The news that Nymphidius Sabinus, the Praefectus Praetorio, had given him his favour revived Galba's spirits. Until now, he had only dared to call himself the Legate of the Senate and Roman people; after Nero's suicide, he assumed the title of Caesar, and marched straight for Rome...
WI Galba had remained Senate's champion and restored some of the old Senatorial powers?
How is this altering History? Any thoughts?
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