Dioclesian - Doubleday, Thomas
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Dioclesian: A Dramatic Poem is a book written by Thomas Doubleday and published in 1829. The book is a dramatic poem that tells the story of Dioclesian, a Roman emperor who ruled from 284 to 305 AD. The poem is set in the year 303 AD, during the reign of Dioclesian, and follows the emperor as he faces a series of challenges and conflicts.The book is divided into five acts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Dioclesian's life and reign. The first act introduces the emperor and his court, as well as his wife, Prisca, and his advisor, Maximian. The second act focuses on the rise of…mehr

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Dioclesian: A Dramatic Poem is a book written by Thomas Doubleday and published in 1829. The book is a dramatic poem that tells the story of Dioclesian, a Roman emperor who ruled from 284 to 305 AD. The poem is set in the year 303 AD, during the reign of Dioclesian, and follows the emperor as he faces a series of challenges and conflicts.The book is divided into five acts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Dioclesian's life and reign. The first act introduces the emperor and his court, as well as his wife, Prisca, and his advisor, Maximian. The second act focuses on the rise of Christianity in the empire and the conflict between the Christians and the pagan Romans. The third act deals with Dioclesian's efforts to suppress the Christian faith, which leads to the persecution of the Christians.The fourth act sees Dioclesian's downfall as he becomes ill and is forced to abdicate the throne, while the fifth act deals with his retirement and his eventual death. Throughout the poem, Doubleday explores themes of power, religion, and morality, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Rome.Overall, Dioclesian: A Dramatic Poem is a fascinating and engaging work that offers a unique perspective on one of Rome's most fascinating emperors. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, poetry, or drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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