Question

What type of change did Septimius Severus make in the structure of the Roman government? Why did he make this change, and what effect did it have on the position of the emperor?

Answer 1

1. Severus created a 'military monarchy', marginalized the Senate and his expansion of the army weakened the economy. He was also at least partially responsible for the so-called 'Crisis of the Third Century' when the Roman Empire almost collapsed.

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