The death of Alexander is now recognised as the final nail in the coffin of the "Principate" system established by Augustus and signalled the beginning of the chaotic period known as the Crisis of the Third Century which weakened the empire considerably.
The death of Alexander is now recognised as the final nail in the coffin of the "Principate" system established by Augustus and signalled the beginning of the chaotic period. This chaotic period is known as the Crisis of the Third Century. These Crisis of the Third Century weakened the empire considerably.