#1 – Sons of Rome
The Roman Empire, late third and early fourth centuries. Diocletian responds to decades of invasion and usurpation by dividing imperial responsibility among four rulers. Against this changing system, the young Constantine and Maxentius meet at Treverorum and begin a friendship shaped by fathers, courts and expectations…
#2 – Masters of Rome
The Roman Empire, AD 305–311. Diocletian and Maximian abdicate, but the carefully arranged Tetrarchy cannot contain the ambitions of heirs, armies and regional courts. Constantine and Maxentius each claim legitimacy through different combinations of blood, acclamation and political necessity. Their former friendship is strained by rebellions…
#3 – Gods of Rome
Italy, AD 312. Constantine crosses the Alps with a smaller northern army and drives into territory held by Maxentius. Victories increase his momentum but stretch his forces, while religious divisions and the prospect of revolt threaten unity before he can reach Rome. Maxentius attempts to secure…