The Prince · Character
Maximinus
Thracian soldier who became Roman emperor through military revolt.
minor
Also known as Maximinus
First appearance: XIX: That One Should Avoid Being Despised and Hated
Maximinus shows up with force in XIX: That One Should Avoid Being Despised and Hated. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Emperor whose barbarity and low birth caused rebellion and murder by his own army.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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