Step into one of the most chaotic and transformative years in Roman history. In 69 AD, the mighty Roman Empire was thrown into turmoil as four emperors-Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian-rose and fell in a whirlwind of betrayal, ambition, and civil war. This unprecedented year, marked by shifting alliances and brutal conflicts, would reshape the foundations of imperial power and define the future of Rome.Jonathan Barth delves into the lives and reigns of these four rulers, exploring their triumphs, failures, and the political machinations that drove the empire to the brink of collapse....

Step into one of the most chaotic and transformative years in Roman history. In 69 AD, the mighty Roman Empire was thrown into turmoil as four emperors-Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian-rose and fell in a whirlwind of betrayal, ambition, and civil war. This unprecedented year, marked by shifting alliances and brutal conflicts, would reshape the foundations of imperial power and define the future of Rome.Jonathan Barth delves into the lives and reigns of these four rulers, exploring their triumphs, failures, and the political machinations that drove the empire to the brink of collapse....