The Tetrarchy was a lovely idea. It worked so very well when Diocletian was in charge. When he was gone, though, self interest trumped duty. Civil wars ensued: lots of them.

Chapter Ninety Two: Cabbages and Kings

A journey through the myths and history of Ancient Greece and Rome for all the family.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Manuel II goes a-calling on the heads of state of the major European powers in order to find some support in saving his dying empire.

Chapter One Hundred and Forty Four: Travels and Calls

A lot has been going on in the former Western Roman Empire in the 300 years between 1100 and 1400!

Chapter One Hundred and Forty Three: Back in the West - Part Three

Introducing the Hokey Cokey Emperor. Is he in power or out? In, out, in, out!

Chapter One Hundred and Forty Two: A Family at War Part Two

Hospital

Fractious and incompetent behaviour from the ruling family plunge the Empire into crisis. It’s not going to get any better!

Chapter Ninety Two: Cabbages and Kings

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