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Diocletian and the Roman recovery
Stephen Williams · 1985 · 528 pages
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Stephen Williams presents a rigorous analysis of the reign of Emperor Diocletian (284-305 AD), a crucial period of transformation and stabilization for the Roman Empire. The book examines how Diocletian implemented military, administrative, and economic reforms that prevented the empire's collapse in the third century.
Drawing on primary and archaeological sources, Williams reconstructs the tumultuous political life of the era, the military campaigns, and the territorial divisions that defined the future of Roman civilization. A fundamental work for understanding the mechanisms of survival and adaptation of one of history's greatest powers.
Book details
| Author | Stephen Williams |
|---|---|
| Original title | Diocletian and the Roman Recovery |
| Year of publication | 1985 |
| Pages | 528 |
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