The Reign of Constantine, 306–337: Continuity and Change in the Late Roman Empire (New Approaches to Byzantine History and Culture) - Hardcover

Doležal, Stanislav

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3030974634 ISBN 13: 9783030974633

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2022

Synopsis

This book explores the reign of Constantine the Great (306–337) and, more generally, the political history of the third century, thus putting Constantine's career and many of his decisions in context. It traces events under the first Tetrarchy and then explores Constantine's rise to power, his rule and reforms, and continuity and change with regard to his predecessors. It considers how he was able to transform the empire and establish his own dynasty, highlighting his political and military prowess, and therefore provides an essential overview of the political history of the period. 

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Stanislav Doležal is Assistant Professor at the University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic.

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This book explores the reign of Constantine the Great (306–337) and, more generally, the political history of the third century, thus putting Constantine's career and many of his decisions in context. It traces events under the first Tetrarchy and then explores Constantine's rise to power, his rule and reforms, and continuity and change with regard to his predecessors. It considers how he was able to transform the empire and establish his own dynasty, highlighting his political and military prowess, and therefore provides an essential overview of the political history of the period. 

Stanislav Doležal is Assistant Professor at the University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3030974634
• ISBN 13: 9783030974633
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 495