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Antonius Primus

Roman general who fought for Vespasian in the Year of the Four Emperors.

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Also known as Antonius

First appearance: i

Antonius Primus shows up with force in Chapter XXIX: Whether a people or a prince is the more ungrateful. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Example of a captain who, after great victories for Vespasian, was deprived of command and authority, leading to his despair and suicide.
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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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