I found a thread already existing about worst Byzantine. I felt it only right that worst Roman Emperor should be debated here too.
My thoughts... (just bullets for now- I can clarify on my positions if needed)
worst- Diocletian (economic reasons, spending + succession chaos)
second worst- Commodus (long-term damage, concessions to barbarians)
third worst- Caracalla (economic and concessions to barbarians)
fourth worst- Caligula(concessions to barbarians)
fifth worst- Elagabalus (general issues)
What does that say about these guys that they are higher than little boots and beat out Nero on my list.
Not to mention most of them killed many thousands of innocent people... but I am grading based on stability and power of the Empire... not personal deeds. I know many will disagree with me about Diocletian, but I wholeheartedly believe he was the worst.
Edit: Changed Domitian to Caligula.
Thoughts?
My thoughts... (just bullets for now- I can clarify on my positions if needed)
worst- Diocletian (economic reasons, spending + succession chaos)
second worst- Commodus (long-term damage, concessions to barbarians)
third worst- Caracalla (economic and concessions to barbarians)
fourth worst- Caligula(concessions to barbarians)
fifth worst- Elagabalus (general issues)
What does that say about these guys that they are higher than little boots and beat out Nero on my list.
Not to mention most of them killed many thousands of innocent people... but I am grading based on stability and power of the Empire... not personal deeds. I know many will disagree with me about Diocletian, but I wholeheartedly believe he was the worst.
Edit: Changed Domitian to Caligula.
Thoughts?
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