The Emperor ConstantinePsychology Press, 2004 - 122 pagina's 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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Introduction | 1 |
Constantines rise to power | 13 |
Constantines conversion | 22 |
Constantine as the sole ruler of the West | 31 |
The conflict with Licinius | 40 |
The Arian controversy the Council of Nicaea and | 48 |
The crisis in the imperial family | 56 |
4 | 65 |
Constantines government | 73 |
Constantines image in Roman | 85 |
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES | 102 |
THE CREEDS | 109 |
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