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Roman emperor who abdicated in 305 AD after the Tetrarchy system was established

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The Ancients
Emperor Diocletian and the Great Persecution

and therefore describe Diocletian's reign in, at times, fairly apocalyptic terms, while also aware of the man's importance.

The Ancients
Emperor Diocletian and the Great Persecution

So speech is given in honor of Diocletian or his fellow rulers.

The Ancients
Emperor Diocletian and the Great Persecution

One is Constantine, the first Christian emperor, but the other is Diocletian.

The Ancients
Emperor Diocletian and the Great Persecution

But there is a reason why in Diocletian

The Ancients
Emperor Diocletian and the Great Persecution

Yes, Diocletian is, as you said, unquestionably in the top ten of great Roman emperors, forever distorted by the fact that our Christian sources despise the man for the great persecution.

The Ancients
Emperor Diocletian and the Great Persecution

He's such a fascinating figure, isn't he, Diocletian?

The Ancients
Emperor Diocletian and the Great Persecution

This is the story of Emperor Diocletian with our returning guest, Dr. David Gwynne.