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The forgotten reign of the Emperor Jovian (363-364) : history and fiction /

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'The Forgotten Reign of the Emperor Jovian (363-364)' offers an assessment of the Roman Emperor's brief but impactful rule. Jan Willem Drijvers tracks the intricacies of Jovian's election, offers a novel evaluation of his peace agreement with Shapur II, and examines Jovian's...

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Main Author: Drijvers, Jan Willem (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2021.
Series:Oxford studies in late antiquity.
Subjects:
Jovian, > Emperor of Rome, > approximately 331-364.
Jovian, > Emperor of Rome, > approximately 331-364 > Legends.
Jovian, > Emperor of Rome, > approximately 331-364 > Influence.
Rome > History > Empire, 284-476.
Rome > Histoire > 284-476 (Bas-Empire)
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Rome (Empire)
284-476
Electronic books.
History.
Legends.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:'The Forgotten Reign of the Emperor Jovian (363-364)' offers an assessment of the Roman Emperor's brief but impactful rule. Jan Willem Drijvers tracks the intricacies of Jovian's election, offers a novel evaluation of his peace agreement with Shapur II, and examines Jovian's self-representation.
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2022.
Physical Description:1 online resource (248 pages). : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197600733
0197600735