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Roman emperor from 283 to 284
Numerian was Roman emperor from 283 to 284 with his older brother Carinus. They were sons of Carus, a general raised to the office of praetorian prefect under Emperor Probus in 282. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: NumerianA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Numerian, Vetranio, AntoninaThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: The Eloquence of the Emperor NumerianCited 1 times
- Go sideways: CarinusA closely related topic
- Go sideways: CarusA closely related topic
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
📚 Books worth reading
- 📕Numerian, Vetranio, Antoninakaren thomas · 2018
The Scriptores historiae augustae with an English translationE. H. Warmington, David Magie · 1921- 📕A Short History of Mediaeval PeoplesRobinson Souttar · 1907
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