Aurelian And The Third Century (roman Imperial ... -

During the crisis-ridden third century, Emperor Aurelian earned the title "Restorer of the World" by reuniting a fractured Roman Empire through rapid, decisive military campaigns against the Palmyrene and Gallic breakaway states. After reclaiming eastern and western territories and holding a grand triumph, his swift, five-year reign was cut short by betrayal, yet his legacy endured in both his protective city walls and a stabilized state.