The Life and Times of Emperor Diocletian
Footnoting History
03/29/14
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(Nicole) Join Nicole as she discusses Diocletian’s rise from obscure beginnings and low social standing to emperor, his reign, and his decision to retire, something that no Roman emperor had done before.
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