Lucius Verus and the Roman Defence of the East

"The first biography of Marcus Aurelius'' adopted brother and co-emperor . . . a valuable read for anyone with an interest in Roman history."—The NYMAS Review  Lucius Verus is one of the least regarded Roman emperors, despite the fact that he was co-ruler with his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius for nine years until his untimely death. The later sources were strangely hostile to him and modern wr...