Mark Hebblewhite

Theodosius and the Limits of Empire

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The emperor Theodosius I (AD 379-395) was one of the most remarkable figures of the Fourth Century AD. This study, the first English language biography in over twenty years, traces his rise to power and tumultuous reign, and examines his indelible impact on a rapidly changing empire.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 198
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 155mm x 231mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 308g
• ISBN-13: 9781032237657
• ISBN-10: 1032237651
• Artikelnr.: 62952877

Autorenporträt

Mark Hebblewhite completed his PhD at Macquarie University, Australia in 2012 and has taught widely in the field of Ancient History. His research interests centre on the ideology and politics of the later Roman Empire, with particular reference to the role of the army. He currently works at the Australian Catholic University.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Part 1: A New Power in the East
1. An Inevitable Rise to Power?
2. Meeting the Crisis
3. Building a Regime
4. 'Heresy', Politics and Power
Part 2: A Dynasty Founded
A Dynasty Challenged
5. A New Dynasty Rises
6. An Inevitable Clash
Part 3: The Final Years: Conflict and Chaos
7. The Emperor and the Bishop
8. Malleus Paganorum?
9. The Final Campaign
Conclusion