About this episode
The episode discusses the establishment of the Tetrarchy by Diocletian and Maximian as co-Emperors of the Roman Empire amidst various external threats.
Diocletian and Maximian have established themselves as co-Emperors, working together to amicably administrate a sprawling Roman Empire. But with Persians to the east, Britons to the west, and discontent all around… maybe it’s time for more laurel wreaths? Support Emperors of Rome on Patreon: patreon.com/romepodcast Episode CCLI (251) Part III of Diocletian Guest: Professor Caillan Davenport (Centre for Classical Studies, Australian National University)
People in this episode
Host: La Trobe University
Guest: Professor Caillan Davenport
Topics covered
- Tetrarchy
- Roman Empire
- Diocletian
- Maximian
- co-Emperors
- administration
- military threats
Keywords
- Tetrarchy
- Diocletian
- Maximian
- Roman Empire
- Persians
- Britons
- co-Emperors
- administration
- military threats
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Centre for Classical Studies, Australian National University
Places: Roman Empire, Persians, Britons
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