6 Methuen, Inc. 1985 First Edition Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket Hardcover Light discoloration to spine, Shelfwear; 8vo; 264 pages; During the third century the Roman Empire almost foundered in prolonged convulsions of barbarian invasions, incessant civil wars, and worsening economic crisis. It was saved by a succession of Balkan soldier-emperors, of whom the dominant figure was Diocletian. A superb administrator, innovator and reformer, he ended the anarchy by the novel experiment of fourfold sharing of imperial power-- the Tetrarchy --which succeeded in crushing every revolt and stabilising the frontiers. 0416011519 $45.00USD
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