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Constantine : dynasty, religion and power in the later Roman Empire /

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 de...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Barnes, Timothy David
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Series:Blackwell ancient lives.
Subjects:
Constantine > I, > Emperor of Rome, > -337.
Constantine > I, > Emperor of Rome, > -337 > Political and social views.
Constantine > I, > Emperor of Rome, > -337 > Religion.
Emperors > Rome > Biography.
Rome > Kings and rulers > Biography.
Rome > History > Constantine I, the Great, 306-337.
Royal houses > Rome > History.
Christianity and politics > Rome > History.
Church history > Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Power (Social sciences) > Rome > History.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 266 pages : : illustrations, maps.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781444396263 (electronic bk.)
1444396269 (electronic bk.)