Summary
Miroslava Mirković: Diocletian
Monograph dedicated to the reign of one of the most important Roman rulers (284-305 AD) from the time when the Roman state faced difficulties on the borders and in internal politics. Although a soldier by profession, Diocletian did not make a name for himself in great battles as an emperor, nor was he a conqueror. He focused his efforts on managing a vast empire. During his reign, the state administration revived after more than half a century of decline caused by, among other things, the chaotic usurpation of imperial power, the rapid succession of the throne and the death of many emperors who were brought to the throne by the army. Diocletian's rule is an example of how the authority of a reasonable and capable ruler resonates in society, which in an economic and moral crisis can slow down the destructive effects of the constant struggle for power.
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