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Crisis of the Third Century

235 CE – 284 CE

The Roman Empire nearly collapsed under civil wars, barbarian invasions, and plague. At its nadir the empire split into three rival states.

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Roman government crisis (235–285)

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Crisis of the Third Century

235 CE – 284 CE

The Roman Empire nearly collapsed under civil wars, barbarian invasions, and plague. At its nadir the empire split into three rival states. Aurelian reunified it in 274 and Diocletian ended the crisis.

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