Viggen 95 Report post Posted January 30, 2007 Following the assassination of Commodus on December 31, AD 192, Publius Helvius Pertinax, as both a revered elder member of the Senate and a chief lieutenant of the former emperor, was chosen to replace him. The reign of Pertinax is intriguing for its short length and related tragic turn of events which led to the further erosion of the Roman political state. It is also notable for his personal humble origins marking a distinct difference from all the Princeps/Emperors who ruled before him... Pertinax (feel free to discuss...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ursus 6 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 I don't think Primus Pilus gets enough recognition for his historical outlines. They are very concise yet informative overviews. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Octavius 1 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Why wasn't it credited to him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primus Pilus 10 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Why wasn't it credited to him? Only the articles not written by me are by-lined. My "credit" is in the about section of the site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pantagathus 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Yep P-P's articles are the primary reason that I chose this community to be a part of. They are highly professional and extremly informative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Octavius 1 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Amazing what one can learn by clicking around this site! Thanks, P.P., for all your efforts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primus Pilus 10 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Awww shucks, thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pertinax 3 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Top notch-and stop blushing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Paulinus Maximus 2 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 (edited) An excellent piece of work PP :smartass: . I knew very little about Pertinax before reading your article but now you've made me curious..... Edited February 1, 2007 by Gaius Paulinus Maximus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DecimusCaesar 1 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Excellent Article! When I first saw it I was rather shocked as I thought it referred to our very own Pertinax! You are very knowldgeable about this era PP, considering the other articles you've written on Commodus and the society of his times. They are all brilliantly written and very informative! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divi Filius 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2007 The the first site I refer people to when they need some quick knowledge of ancient Rome. I too have to give credit to PP for his writing. Everytime I write something I have to make 300 footnotes because of just how much my mind wonders... lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primus Pilus 10 Report post Posted March 11, 2007 The the first site I refer people to when they need some quick knowledge of ancient Rome. I too have to give credit to PP for his writing. Everytime I write something I have to make 300 footnotes because of just how much my mind wonders... lol Frankly, footnotes would be the proper method. Since my pieces are intended only to be introductory, I purposely excluded them. The idea is to give a basic background and hopefully to inspire continued interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antiochus of Seleucia 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2007 Wonderful article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nephele 4 Report post Posted March 11, 2007 Outstanding article. Thanks for this one, Primus P.! -- Nephele Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nerva 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2007 Great article. I think the Praetorians and perhaps the Senate had visions of the success of Nerva when they named Pertinax, but things had changed so much in one hundred years. The military and the Praetorians had become the Emperor makers leaving the Senate in an extremely weakened state. Men of the military, especially the foot soldiers don't have the patience of a statesman. Pertinax's short rule is just another Roman tragedy of the Imperial era. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites