Constantine
Dynasty, Religion and Power in the Later Roman Empire
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:3rd Jan '14
Currently unavailable, currently targeted to be due back around 20th January 2025, but could change
Drawing on recent scholarly advances and new evidence, Timothy Barnes offers a fresh and exciting study of Constantine and his life.
- First study of Constantine to make use of Kevin Wilkinson's re-dating of the poet Palladas to the reign of Constantine, disproving the predominant scholarly belief that Constantine remained tolerant in matters of religion to the end of his reign
- Clearly sets out the problems associated with depictions of Constantine and answers them with great clarity
- Includes Barnes' own research into the marriage of Constantine's parents, Constantine's status as a crown prince and his father's legitimate heir, and his dynastic plans
- Honorable Mention for 2011 Classics & Ancient History PROSE award granted by the Association of American Publishers
“This fine book is a significant achievement in a fertile era of Constantinian studies.” (Ecclesiastical History, 1 July 2013)
“I would recommend a careful reading of this book to anyone who wants to discover what we really know about Constantine.” (Open House, 1 April 2012)
"Summing Up: Essential. Upper-division undergraduates and above." (Choice, 1 January 2012)
- Commended for R.R. Hawkins Award - Classics & Ancient History 2011 (United States)
ISBN: 9781118782750
Dimensions: 230mm x 152mm x 14mm
Weight: 367g
288 pages