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The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Constantine the Great
Rome
306–337
Emperor Nintoku
Japan
313–399
Pope Sylvester I
Papacy
314–336
Emperor Yuan of Jin
China
317–323
Maxentius
Rome
306–312
Emperor Min of Jin
China
313–316
Emperor Huai of Jin
China
307–311
Galerius
Rome
305–311
Emperor Ming of Jin
China
323–325
Maximinus Daza
Rome
311–313
Valerius Valens
Rome
316–317
Pope Miltiades
Papacy
311–314
Emperor Ōjin
Japan
270–310
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Hand-picked histories and biographies for readers who want more than the timeline: the same era, told in full.
A Short History of Byzantium
John Julius Norwich
A narrative survey of the Eastern Roman emperors from Constantine to the fall of Constantinople.
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Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic
Tom Holland
A gripping account of the republic's last century, essential background to the imperial age.
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