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| − | A.D. 235-284, [[Roman]] emperors who seized power | + | A.D. 235-284, [[Roman]] emperors who seized power using the army as a base; they usually came from a poverty-stricken rural background. [[Diocletian]] (ruled 284-305 AD) was the most famous example. |
| + | ==Further reading== | ||
| + | * Southern, Pat. ''The Roman Empire from Severus to Constantine'' (2001) covers 193-337 AD [http://www.questia.com/read/107587528?title=The%20Roman%20Empire%20from%20Severus%20to%20Constantine online edition] | ||
[[Category:Romans]] | [[Category:Romans]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Royalty]] | ||
Revision as of 10:22, December 5, 2009
A.D. 235-284, Roman emperors who seized power using the army as a base; they usually came from a poverty-stricken rural background. Diocletian (ruled 284-305 AD) was the most famous example.
Further reading
- Southern, Pat. The Roman Empire from Severus to Constantine (2001) covers 193-337 AD online edition