Generelly, it's just: Diocletian, Constantine, Constantius II, Valerian, Theodosius. While all the rest are either short-ruled or minors. Correct me if I'm wrong. Perhaps there were some important and dominant rulers between the Diocletian's withdrawal and Constantine supreme power establishment. Same after the Constantine death and Constantius 2. Dominate power transfer is hard to comprehend.
>>17274072>ValerianValerian died in the 3rd century as a Persian prisoner. You probably meant Valentinian and Valens.>While all the rest are either short-ruled or minorsLater Eastern Emperors like Arcadius and Theodosius II ruled for a considerable time even if you cut out the time they were children>Perhaps there were some important and dominant rulers between the Diocletian's withdrawal and Constantine supreme power establishment.Galerius and Licinius were the two most major Tetrarchs besides Constantine. >Same after the Constantine death and Constantius 2.Constantius II was the successor of Constantine alongside his brothers. He killed all of their extended family and left his brothers in power.>Dominate power transfer is hard to comprehend.It's really not. I caan get being confused over the Tetrarchs because there are multiple rulers to consider but it's pretty straight otherwise.
>>17274179Damn. Yes, I meant Valentinian. Sorry. >Theodosius IIForgot to mention, I talk specifically about the 4th century.
Most of the 4th century emperors started their reign as minor ruler (Caesars). That's why it is so difficult to understand who was really in charge of the Empire in a specific timepoint.
