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Summarizing the Third Century Crisis
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Put that way, the original question makes me wonder about why the emperors tried to fund their increasing expenses by debasement, not increased taxation (the solution which Diocletian eventually used). A phrase or short sentence about the principate's limited powers to raise money might be wise here.
Nullis in verba

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Re: Summarizing the Third Century Crisis - by Sean Manning - 09-11-2008, 04:00 PM
summary - by Graham Sumner - 09-12-2008, 04:17 PM

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