Emperor Constantine / Edition 2

by Hans A. Pohlsander

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415319386
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/26/2004
Series:	Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

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).

Table of Contents

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