About this episode
The episode discusses Constantius's mission to retake Britannia for the Roman empire during the fourth century.
Constantius was elevated to Caesar with one primary mission - retake Britannia for the Roman empire. In the later half of the fourth century the province and parts of western Gaul had retained a stubborn sort of independence, flying in the face of a unified Rome. If the tetrarchy were to prove they were a stable system, this had to come to an end. Support Emperors of Rome on Patreon: patreon.com/romepodcast This month's bonus episode on Patreon is with Peter Guest, looking at the coins of Carausius . Episode CCLII (252) Part IV of Diocletian Guest: Professor Caillan Davenport (Centre for Classical Studies, Australian National University)
People in this episode
Guest: Professor Caillan Davenport
Topics covered
- Roman history
- Britannia
- tetrarchy
- fourth century
- independence
- military campaigns
Keywords
- Constantius
- Britannia
- Roman empire
- tetrarchy
- fourth century
- military
- independence
- Carausius
- coins
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: La Trobe University
Products: coins of Carausius
Books & works: Emperors of Rome
Places: Britannia, Roman empire, western Gaul
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