A lot of history is biased, which is why Diocletian requires more attention. A lowly born Roman emperor. Did some amazing things, made some cruel sectarian decisions.
Most importantly he diluted his power with The Tetrarchy ;its unprecedent and he retired to Split in Croatia. He grew vegetables and felt more proud of that than any of his power endeavours.
This narrative is completely counter cultural to orthodox history. Guys who do the right thing in the end, are easily airbrushed from the past or branded as traditores.
