Galerius and the will of Diocletian
Document Type
Book
Publisher
Routledge
Place of Publication
London
Faculty
Faculty of Education and Arts
School
School of Education / Centre for Research in Entertainment, Arts,Technology, Education and Communications
RAS ID
8292
Abstract
Drawing from a variety of sources - literary, visual, archaeological; papyri, inscriptions and coins – the author studies the nature of Diocletian’s imperial strategy, his wars, his religious views and his abdication. The author also examines Galerius’ endeavour to take control of Diocletian’s empire, his failures and successes, against the backdrop of Constantine’s remorseless drive to power.
The first comprehensive study of the Emperor Galerius, this book offers an innovative analysis of his reign as both Caesar and Augustus, using his changing relationship with Diocletian as the principal key to unlock the complex imperial politics of the period.
Comments
Leadbetter, B. (2009). Galerius and the will of Diocletian. London: Routledge. Original article available here