Not wanting anyone to question his power, Severus established what was in effect a military government, ignoring and humiliating the [[Roman senate]]. He also renewed persecution of [[Christians]]. He died in 211 of natural causes while quelling trouble in Britain and left the Empire to his sons - one of whom immediately murdered the other. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. | Not wanting anyone to question his power, Severus established what was in effect a military government, ignoring and humiliating the [[Roman senate]]. He also renewed persecution of [[Christians]]. He died in 211 of natural causes while quelling trouble in Britain and left the Empire to his sons - one of whom immediately murdered the other. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. |