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The True History of Commodus, the Mad Emperor of Ancient Rome
Back in Rome, Commodus systematically killed all perceived enemies in the Senate, as well as anyone else who appeared to have the wealth and renown to overthrow him, again according to Cassius Dio.
"I should render my narrative very tedious were I to give a detailed report of all the persons put to death by Commodus," writes the historian.
Commodus wasn't really into the daily grind of governing, either, according to Cassius Dio.
He left that unpopular work to a series of military leaders, including Perennis, commander of the emperor's Praetorian Guard.
"For, inasmuch as Commodus had given himself up to chariot-racing and licentiousness and performed scarcely any of the duties pertaining to his office, Perennis was compelled to manage not only the military affairs, but everything else as well, and to stand at the head of the State," writes Cassius Dio, adding that Perennis's soldiers ultimately revo
