Crisis of the Third Century

PoliticsEconomy

The Roman Empire nearly collapses under civil wars, invasions, plague and economic crisis until Diocletian's accession.

Date: 235 – 284 · View on map
Countries: Italy
Regions: Europe Middle East North Africa
Importance: ★★★★★
Sources: Wikipedia: Crisis of the Third Century

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