Zama Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 When Clodius Albinus, the governor of Britain, took an army to Gaul, in pursuit of his ambitions for the throne, Britain's northern frontier became vulnerable to attack. In 197, Albinus was finally defeated by Septimius Severus, with heavy losses on both sides. There do not appear to have been sufficient troops in Britain to enable the new governor, Virius Lupus, to counter frontier incursions. Dio Cassius reports that: "Inasmuch as the Caledonians did not abide by their promises and had made ready to aid the Maeatae, and in view of the fact that Severus at the time was devoting himself to the neighbouring war [Parthia], Lupus was compelled to purchase peace from the Maeatae for a large sum; and he received a few captives." Dio Cassius explains that:... {edited per post below -- PP} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Please do not copy and paste web site pages without giving proper credit. Septimius Severus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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