Emperor Constantine

Informationen zum Autor 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). Klappentext "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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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...

Autorentext
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).

Klappentext
"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.


Zusammenfassung
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.

Inhalt
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

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