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Septimius Severus was the first of the soldier emperors of Rome who rose improbably from the ranks of soldiers to become a reformer of the military. He was the first of the Severan emperors of Rome.
Septimius Severus: The First of the Soldier Emperors
The first of the soldier emperors rose improbably from the ranks of soldiers to become a reformer of the military. The cost to the Roman budget was high.
Septimius Severus Profile
A quick look at the life and reputation of Septimius Severus.
Arch of Septimius Severus
A model and photos of the actual Arch of Septimius Severus, from the Capitoline and forum.

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