The Prince · Character
Niger
Roman rival emperor defeated by Severus in the civil war.
minor
Also known as Niger
First appearance: xix that one should avoid being despised and hated
Niger shows up with force in IX: Concerning a Civil Principality. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a historical example of a prince who sustained his rule against external threats by securing the people's loyalty.
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