A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-641

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By Stephen Mitchell

Series: Blackwell History of the Ancient World

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A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-641 by Stephen Mitchell provides a comprehensive examination of the Roman Empire's transformation during the late antique period. The book explores the political, social, and religious changes that characterised this era, focusing on key events and figures that influenced the Empire's evolution. It delves into the decline of Roman power in the West and the continued strength of the Byzantine Empire in the East, offering a detailed analysis of this crucial historical period.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the transformation of the Roman Empire from AD 284 to 641, a period marked by significant political, military, and cultural changes. It offers an in-depth analysis of the socio-economic factors contributing to the empire's evolution, making it ideal for readers interested in the complex dynamics that shaped early medieval Europe.

A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-641

The Second Edition of A History of the Later Roman Empire features extensive revisions and updates to the highly-acclaimed, sweeping historical survey of the Roman Empire from the accession of Diocletian in AD 284 to the death of Heraclius in 641.

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The Second Edition of A History of the Later Roman Empire features extensive revisions and updates to the highly-acclaimed, sweeping historical survey of the Roman Empire from the accession of Diocletian in AD 284 to the death of Heraclius in 641.

Features a revised narrative of the political history that shaped the late Roman Empire.

Includes extensive changes to the chapters on regional history, especially those relating to Asia Minor and Egypt.

Offers a renewed evaluation of the decline of the empire in the later sixth and seventh centuries.

Places a larger emphasis on the military deficiencies, collapse of state finances, and role of bubonic plague throughout Europe in Rome’s decline.

Includes systematic updates to the bibliography.

Series: Blackwell History of the Ancient World

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A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-641 by Stephen Mitchell is praised for its up-to-date scholarship and thorough coverage of the period's politics, institutions, and military affairs. It is regarded as one of the best single-volume overviews of the later Roman Empire.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118312421

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 966g

Pages: 576

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Ancient & Classical History European History History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Blackwell History of the Ancient World Stephen Mitchell

About the Author

Stephen Mitchell is Emeritus Professor of Ancient Historyat the University of Exeter and a Fellow of the BritishAcademy. He is also the author of Anatolia. Land, Men, and Godsin Asia Minor (1993), Cremna in Pisidia (1996), andPisidian Antoch (1998).