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Constantine

Dynasty, Religion and Power in the Later Roman Empire
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In Constantine by Timothy D. Barnes, the author provides a detailed exploration of the life and reign of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. It focuses on his political achievements, military campaigns, and pivotal role in the establishment of Christianity as a prominent religion within the Roman Empire. The book offers an insightful look into both Constantine's personal life and his enduring impact on history and religion.
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If you're fascinated by Roman history and military strategy, this historical analysis offers a compelling glimpse into the life and reign of Emperor Constantine. The exploration of his pivotal role in shaping the Roman Empire and the spread of Christianity might captivate you.

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Drawing on recent scholarly advances and new evidence, Timothy Barnes offers a fresh and exciting study of Constantine and his life. Constantine: Dynasty, Religion and Power in the Later Roman Empire clearly sets out the problems associated with depictions of Constantine and answers them with great clarity.

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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.

Honourable Mention for 2011 Classics & Ancient History PROSE award granted by the Association of American Publishers.

Series: Blackwell Ancient Lives

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    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....
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Constantine by Timothy D. Barnes is highly regarded in the field of Constantinian studies, seen as a significant scholarly achievement. It is recommended for those keen on uncovering the documented history of Constantine, and is considered essential reading for advanced undergraduates and beyond.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118782750

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 367g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Timothy David Barnes is Professor Emeritus of the University of Toronto. He is the author of Constantine and Eusebius (1981), The New Empire of Diocletian and Constantine (1982), Athanasius and Constantius: Theology and Politics in the Constantinian Empire (1993), Ammianus Marcellinus and the Representation of Historical Reality (1998), and Early Christian Hagiography and Roman History (2010).

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