BASILISCUS: THE RISE AND FALL OF AN EMPEROR

Plus BY: THE ROMAN EMPIRE DECEMBER 24, 2023

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BASILISCUS: THE RISE AND FALL OF AN EMPEROR

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Emperor's Rise

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Military Success and Early Setbacks

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Political Intrigues and Rise to Power

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Dynastic Aspirations and Unpopularity

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Fall from Power

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Zeno's Return and Unopposed March

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Basiliscus' End

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