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Rise of Emperors

Co-written by Gordon Doherty and Simon Turney, the Rise of Emperors trilogy dramatises the lives of Constantine and Maxentius from their youth under Diocletian’s Tetrarchy to their struggle for control of the Roman world. A childhood connection develops into rivalry as each man acquires armies, political allies and a claim to imperial legitimacy.

The trilogy moves through succession crises, religious division and civil war toward the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 CE. It treats the transformation of the late Roman Empire through the personal ambitions, loyalties and losses of two men who cannot both possess Rome.

Reading order

Books in this series (3 books)

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1. Sons of Rome

Gordon Doherty

4.4(3,107)

At the end of the third century, Diocletian attempts to stabilise the Roman Empire by dividing authority among four rulers. During the announcement of the new order at Treverorum, the young Constantine and Maxentius meet and begin a friendship within a court dominated by succession, military…

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2. Masters of Rome

Gordon Doherty

4.4(1,548)

Constantine and Maxentius emerge as rulers of different parts of a fractured empire, each surrounded by advisers, rivals and military threats. Their old friendship weakens as religious policy, family tragedy and the unstable succession left by the Tetrarchy force them to defend their own authority. Misunderstanding…

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3. Gods of Rome

Gordon Doherty

4.4(1,411)

In 312 CE, Constantine invades Italy and advances toward Rome despite inferior numbers, exhausted troops and religious division within his army. Maxentius faces unrest in the capital but cannot allow his rival to continue gaining cities and supporters. The two emperors prepare for a final confrontation…