Buch, Englisch, 144 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 222 mm, Gewicht: 314 g
Buch, Englisch, 144 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 222 mm, Gewicht: 314 g
Reihe: Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History
ISBN: 978-0-415-31937-9
Verlag: Routledge
First published in 2004. The Emperor Constantine provides a convenient and concise intro- duction to one of the most important figures in ancient history. Taking into account the historiographical debates of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, Hans A. Pohlsander assesses Constantine’s achievements. Key topics discussed include: How Constantine rose to power; The relationship between church and state during his reign; Constantine’s ability as a soldier and statesmen; The conflict with Licinius. This second edition is updated throughout to take into account the latest research on the subject. Also included is a revised introduction and an expanded bibliography.
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1 Introduction 2 The soldier emperors and Diocletian 3 Constantine’s rise to power 14 Constantine’s conversion 5 Constantine as the sole ruler of the West 6 The conflict with Licinius 7 The Arian controversy, the Council of Nicaea and its aftermath 8 The crisis in the imperial family 9 The new Rome 10 Constantine’s government 11 Constantine’s final years, death and burial 12 Constantine’s image in Roman art 13 An assessment