Diocletian

In the tumultuous third century AD, Rome teetered on the brink of collapse. Enter Diocletian, a man of humble origins who rose to become one of the most influential emperors in Roman history. Born Diocles in the Roman province of Dalmatia, he climbed the ranks of the military to seize power in 284 AD. Diocletian's reign marked a turning point for the empire, as he implemented sweeping reforms that would reshape Roman society, government, and economy for centuries to come. From the creation of the Tetrarchy to the reorganization of provinces and the infamous Edict on Maximum Prices, Diocletian's legacy is a fascinating tale of ambition, innovation, and the struggle to save an empire from ruin.

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