Hans A Pohlsander

Emperor Constantine

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Produktbeschreibung

"Emperor Constantine" provides a convenient and concise introduction 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: * describes the Roman world into which Constantine was born * assesses Constantine's ability as a soldier and statesman * emphasizes the significance of Constantine as Rome's first Christian emperor * discusses the importance of the establishment of the new capital of Byzantium * gives an even-handed assessment of Constantine's achievements. This second edition is updated throughout to take into account the latest research on the subject. Also included is a revised introduction and an enlarged bibliography.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. August 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 214mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 191g
• ISBN-13: 9780415319386
• ISBN-10: 0415319382
• Artikelnr.: 21326028

Autorenporträt

Hans A. Pohlsander is Emeritus Professor of Classics and Religious Studies at the State University of New York at Albany. He is the author of Helena: Empress and Saint (1996).

Inhaltsangabe

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