Diocletian and the Roman Recovery (Paperback, New Ed)

Diocletian began his career as a soldier of the humblest origins. Yet he rose from the ranks to become emperor in Rome's hour of greatest need.
Diocletian and the Roman Recovery tells the story of this man's remarkable reign (284-305 AD). It explores how he faced the seemingly impossible challenge of ending half a century of military rebellion and barbarian invasion, and examines the solutions he created to restore the security and stability of the Roman empire.
This eminently readable biography provides both enjoyment and sound scholarship for the student of Roman history and general reader alike.