Emperor Diocletian and the decline of the ancient world

The monograph is devoted to one of the most important eras in the history of the Roman Empire and the entire ancient civilization. Deep transformations conducted by an outstanding emperor reformer led to the beginning of a new period in Roman history. The principal - the state system, which established on the rule of August, in the years of the reign of Diocletian finally turns into a dominate. The monarchy in republican clothes becomes an unlimited monarchy.
Relying on a wide range of sources and research, the author analyzes the evolution of the imperial power, its new system, state administration, economic policy of Diocletian. Particular attention is paid to the religious policy of the founder of Dominat, the last Great persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire.
The monograph is designed for a wide range of readers