balbienus

Updated: May 8, 2025

By what means did he gain the confidence of his soldiers? What effect had his cruelties on the minds of his subjects? How did they accomplish their purpose? How long did he reign, and what inference may be drawn from his conduct? Who next mounted the imperial throne? What was their end? Who succeeded Pupienus and Balbienus? What were the character and views of this prince?

Oliver Goldsmith - Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome : to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. : By Wm. C. Taylor.