2nd Seal Red Horse 6v3-4 The Great Dagger Assassinations rife and cruel emperors - Commodus took the throne. He was a cruel ruler and died by assassination - Multiple emperors followed and were assassinated. - Power lay in the hands of the Pretorian Guard. - Due to Civil Unrest, Rome was a violent place with estimated 190 to 2000 died per day (jan 2, 180 – jan 1, 211)
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jan 2, 180
jan 1, 211
~ 31 years