| − | Aurelian was a conservative Roman from farming stock who simply wanted to restore the Roman Empire to greatness before the [[the Third-century crisis]] that devastated the Empire with barbarian invasions, the Sassanid Persian Empire and near economic collapse. He made a lot of effort to reward loyalty and maintain friendly relationships with the [[Roman Senate}}. His supporters were very loyal to him. He was strict and harsh towards corruption and military discipline. | + | Aurelian was a conservative Roman from farming stock who simply wanted to restore the Roman Empire to greatness before the [[Third-century crisis]] that devastated the Empire with barbarian invasions, the Sassanid Persian Empire and near economic collapse. He made a lot of effort to reward loyalty and maintain friendly relationships with the [[Roman Senate}}. His supporters were very loyal to him. He was strict and harsh towards corruption and military discipline. |