This book aims to make accessible the sources and controversies
concerning a key period in the history of the Roman Empire -- the
reign of Diocletian and its immediate aftermath. Diocletian was an
emperor of unusual ambition, and his reign saw considerable
military success, an experiment in collegiate government, a move
towards provincial capitals away from Rome, a reorganisation of the
administrative machinery of empire and its finances, and a
committed project to persecute the Christians. In Part I, an
introduction to Diocletian and the world of the late third century
is followed by six thematic chapters covering a range of aspects of
government and society under this emperor, including military,
economic, religious and administrative affairs. These chapters
discuss the original sources, highlight their strengths and
weaknesses, and consider the main scholarly approaches to them.
Throughout Part I there are regular cross references to the source
material which is presented in Part II -- this includes literary,
archaeological, artistic, legal, and documentary evidence, as well
as coins and inscriptions. All texts are in English, and there is a
guide to further reading, a full bibliography, some questions for
consideration, a glossary of technical terms, and a brief list of
relevant online resources.
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