Collapse of Empire- Spencer and Marilyn- period 1

Crisis of the Third Century

235

Military leaders usurped power, rulers died of unnatural causes, revolts, plagues, fires, Christian persecutions.

Edict of Milan

313

Constantine defeated his co-emperor and became the ruler in the west. He established christianity and created a capitol for the roman empire in the east. The edict of Milan was a proclamation that permanetly established religious tolerance for christianity in the roman empire. the proclamation let people have freedom to worship whatever they please. They also esured christians of leagal rights including the right to organize churches.