FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before
Use Germanic recruits since
empire’s population was less warlike
after Pax Romana & depleted after the
anarchy
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before
Use Germanic recruits since
empire’s population was less warlike
after Pax Romana & depleted after the
anarchy
Lower morale & efficiency since
Germanic recruits refuse to submit to Roman training &
discipline
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before
Use Germanic recruits since
empire’s population was less warlike
after Pax Romana & depleted after the
anarchy
Lower morale & efficiency since
Germanic recruits refuse to submit to Roman training &
discipline
Empire’s huge size Need more efficient govt.
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before
Use Germanic recruits since
empire’s population was less warlike
after Pax Romana & depleted after the
anarchy
Lower morale & efficiency since
Germanic recruits refuse to submit to Roman training &
discipline
Empire’s huge size Need more efficient govt.
Divides empire into Eastern & Western
halvesOverawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before
Use Germanic recruits since
empire’s population was less warlike
after Pax Romana & depleted after the
anarchy
Lower morale & efficiency since
Germanic recruits refuse to submit to Roman training &
discipline
Empire’s huge size Need more efficient govt.
Divides empire into Eastern & Western
halves
E. & W. Empires diverge culturally &
politically, with Greek dominant in Eastern Empire & Latin dominant in Western Empire
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before
Use Germanic recruits since
empire’s population was less warlike
after Pax Romana & depleted after the
anarchy
Lower morale & efficiency since
Germanic recruits refuse to submit to Roman training &
discipline
Empire’s huge size Need more efficient govt.
Divides empire into Eastern & Western
halves
E. & W. Empires diverge culturally &
politically, with Greek dominant in Eastern Empire & Latin dominant in Western Empire
Though, in theory, still one empire,
growing dislike & distrust between
East & West More fragmented empire
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before
Use Germanic recruits since
empire’s population was less warlike
after Pax Romana & depleted after the
anarchy
Lower morale & efficiency since
Germanic recruits refuse to submit to Roman training &
discipline
Empire’s huge size Need more efficient govt.
Divides empire into Eastern & Western
halves
E. & W. Empires diverge culturally &
politically, with Greek dominant in Eastern Empire & Latin dominant in Western Empire
Though, in theory, still one empire,
growing dislike & distrust between
East & West More fragmented empire
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
Extremely expensive to implement all these reforms
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
People run away to avoid taxes
People tied to their jobs to ensure stable econ.
Stifles initiative Lower tax base
Raise taxes & increase bureaucracy
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before
Use Germanic recruits since
empire’s population was less warlike
after Pax Romana & depleted after the
anarchy
Lower morale & efficiency since
Germanic recruits refuse to submit to Roman training &
discipline
Empire’s huge size Need more efficient govt.
Divides empire into Eastern & Western
halves
E. & W. Empires diverge culturally &
politically, with Greek dominant in Eastern Empire & Latin dominant in Western Empire
Though, in theory, still one empire,
growing dislike & distrust between
East & West More fragmented empire
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
Extremely expensive to implement all these reforms
CYCLE OF STAGNATION &
DECLINE IN 300s
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
People run away to avoid taxes
People tied to their jobs to ensure stable econ.
Stifles initiative Lower tax base
Raise taxes & increase bureaucracy
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before
Use Germanic recruits since
empire’s population was less warlike
after Pax Romana & depleted after the
anarchy
Lower morale & efficiency since
Germanic recruits refuse to submit to Roman training &
discipline
Empire’s huge size Need more efficient govt.
Divides empire into Eastern & Western
halves
E. & W. Empires diverge culturally &
politically, with Greek dominant in Eastern Empire & Latin dominant in Western Empire
Though, in theory, still one empire,
growing dislike & distrust between
East & West More fragmented empire
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
Extremely expensive to implement all these reforms
CYCLE OF STAGNATION &
DECLINE IN 300s
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
People run away to avoid taxes
People tied to their jobs to ensure stable econ.
Stifles initiative Lower tax base
Raise taxes & increase bureaucracy
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before
Use Germanic recruits since
empire’s population was less warlike
after Pax Romana & depleted after the
anarchy
Lower morale & efficiency since
Germanic recruits refuse to submit to Roman training &
discipline
Empire’s huge size Need more efficient govt.
Divides empire into Eastern & Western
halves
E. & W. Empires diverge culturally &
politically, with Greek dominant in Eastern Empire & Latin dominant in Western Empire
Though, in theory, still one empire,
growing dislike & distrust between
East & West More fragmented empire
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
Extremely expensive to implement all these reforms
CYCLE OF STAGNATION &
DECLINE IN 300s
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
People run away to avoid taxes
People tied to their jobs to ensure stable econ.
Stifles initiative Lower tax base
Raise taxes & increase bureaucracy
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before
Use Germanic recruits since
empire’s population was less warlike
after Pax Romana & depleted after the
anarchy
Lower morale & efficiency since
Germanic recruits refuse to submit to Roman training &
discipline
Empire’s huge size Need more efficient govt.
Divides empire into Eastern & Western
halves
E. & W. Empires diverge culturally &
politically, with Greek dominant in Eastern Empire & Latin dominant in Western Empire
Though, in theory, still one empire,
growing dislike & distrust between
East & West More fragmented empire
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
Extremely expensive to implement all these reforms
CYCLE OF STAGNATION &
DECLINE IN 300s
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
People run away to avoid taxes
People tied to their jobs to ensure stable econ.
Stifles initiative Lower tax base
Raise taxes & increase bureaucracy
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before
Use Germanic recruits since
empire’s population was less warlike
after Pax Romana & depleted after the
anarchy
Lower morale & efficiency since
Germanic recruits refuse to submit to Roman training &
discipline
Empire’s huge size Need more efficient govt.
Divides empire into Eastern & Western
halves
E. & W. Empires diverge culturally &
politically, with Greek dominant in Eastern Empire & Latin dominant in Western Empire
Though, in theory, still one empire,
growing dislike & distrust between
East & West More fragmented empire
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
Extremely expensive to implement all these reforms
CYCLE OF STAGNATION &
DECLINE IN 300s
FC.35 DIOCLETIAN’S REFORMS & ROME’S CONTINUING DECLINE (284-c.400 C.E.)
Gradual stagnation & decay of the empire Germanic tribes have time to absorb Roman
civilization before overrunning the Western Roman Empire (FC. 36)
People run away to avoid taxes
People tied to their jobs to ensure stable econ.
Stifles initiative Lower tax base
Raise taxes & increase bureaucracy
Anarchy & near collapse of the Roman Empire by 260 C.E. (FC.34)
Need defense vs. growing threats
on frontiers
Need a much larger & more mobile army
than before
Use Germanic recruits since
empire’s population was less warlike
after Pax Romana & depleted after the
anarchy
Lower morale & efficiency since
Germanic recruits refuse to submit to Roman training &
discipline
Empire’s huge size Need more efficient govt.
Divides empire into Eastern & Western
halves
E. & W. Empires diverge culturally &
politically, with Greek dominant in Eastern Empire & Latin dominant in Western Empire
Though, in theory, still one empire,
growing dislike & distrust between
East & West More fragmented empire
Overawe the populace with:
Exalting emperor to demi-god status
Elaborate ritual
Elaborate palace
Need to prevent further revolts & assassinations
Give gen’ls smaller
commands
Split civil & military offices
Extremely expensive to implement all these reforms
CYCLE OF STAGNATION &
DECLINE IN 300s