Caesar
Many factors contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire. The challenges from barbaric tribes threatening the fourth and fifth century Romans were intensified by a Roman tendency towards an autocratic centralized monarchy. Barbarian attacks and inflation forced in increase in salary to soldiers that were becoming more difficult to recruit. To meet the increased salary, taxes were increased, causing a rise in inflation. The Roman Empire became in essence strapped for cash, and as their demands on the Roman citizens became higher discontent and unrest resulted. Claudius and Aurelian managed to stave off collapse for a time, and in the process much o
Diocletian hoped this arrangement would encourage a smooth transition from ruler to ruler. The Roman Empire in the west had been effectively wiped out and the city of Rome itself shrank to an insignificant town. The empire was divided into four prefectures, which were subdivided into twelve territories called dioceses, which were further subdivided into almost a hundred provinces, each with a governor. He made himself virtually unapproachable by the Romans. Diocletian ruled using a civilian bureaucracy to reduce the possibility of a military coup. Theodosius, Valens' successor managed to make peace with the Goths. He ruled by decree and his only consultants were a few high-ranking officials whom he chose himself. Constantine's death brought further changes as Julian attempted to invade Persia and the Germans took the opportunity to invade from the west. In 324 Constantine defeated his opponents and made himself sole emperor. Constantinople became the new Rome and served as the capital in the East until 1453. His brother Valens took control of the East. Diocletian then divided the empire into four territories and established a co-emperor with two other men who were Caesars.
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