Division of the Empire from "summary" of History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
The Roman Empire was vast and powerful, stretching from Britain to the Middle East. However, as time passed, it became increasingly difficult for one ruler to effectively govern such a large territory. This led to the concept of dividing the empire into smaller administrative units, each with its own ruler. The division of the empire was not a sudden decision, but rather a gradual process that unfolded over several centuries. The first division occurred in 285 AD when Emperor Diocletian split the empire into two halves, known as the Eastern Roman Empire and the Western Roman Empire. Each half was governed by its own emperor, who was responsible for managing the affairs of his respective region. This division was intended to make the empire easier to govern and defend. By creating smaller administrative units, the emperors hoped to better con...
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