Ancient Rome Biography, The Roman Empire - History
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Overview
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.
Synopsis
Annotation i Emperor Constantine /i 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: br * describes the Roman world into which Constantine was born br * assesses Constantine's ability as a soldier and statesman br * emphasizes the significance of Constantine as Rome's first Christian emperor br * discusses the importance of the establishment of the new capital of Byzantium br * gives an even-handed assessment of Constantine's achievements. br 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.Book Details
Published
August 26, 2004
Publisher
Routledge
Pages
144
ISBN
9780203622582