Emperors and usurpers : an historical commentary on Cassius Dio's Roman History books 79 (78)-80 (80) (A.D. 217-229)

Emperors and Usurpers provides an historical commentary for the final books of Cassius Dio's Roman history, with a focus on Dio's role as author and historian, his historical method, and his attitude to the Severan regime. The study elucidates Dio's account of the controversial reigns of Caracalla, Macrinus, and Elagabalus.