The main plot of the story is Maximus, the most-trusted general serving the aging Caesar Marcus Aurelius leading troops into battle against Germania in 180 A.D. But Marcus Aurelius wants Maximus to fight a tougher opponent.. the corruption of Rome, by taking power after the emperor's death and restoring Rome to a republic. ... But his Caesar doesn't last too long, thanks to Marcus Aurelius' son Commodus who kills his Dad and takes the throne and orders Maximus and his family executed. ... One other line that I really like in the movie wasMy name is Maximus Decimus Meridiu...

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However the aging Emperor, Caesar Marcus Aurealius sees in Maximus the next leader of Rome. ... Furthermore, Marcus Aurelius did not advocate the return of the Republic, and there was no General Maximus under his command. ... Marcus Aurelius really was off conquering and carousing in Germania at around 180 A.D., and Commodus really did succeed him. ... Roman Gladiatorial Games. 11 August 2002. 15 October 2002 Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD) - full name Marcus Aurelius Antoninius 12 June 2000. ...

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After his reign, his successor Marcus Aurelius shared his power with his brother Lucius Verus. ... During the war, Marcus Aurelius proclaimed his son Commodus joint emperor. Soon after, Marcus died at camp leaving his son as successor to the Empire this would end the Pax Romana. ... The climaxes and pitfalls of the Empire represent the great work of distinguished emperors such as Augustus, Trajan, Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius. ... Marcus Aurelius was in a constant campaign in southwest Europe and was victorious on his quest. ...

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