
Emperor Constantine
Hans A. Pohlsander(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 26. August 2004
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-0-415-31937-9 (ISBN)
Description
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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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
314 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-31937-9 (9780415319379)
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Person
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).
Content
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