Hans A. Pohlsander

Emperor Constantine (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Emperor Constantine" provides a convenient and concise introduction to one of the most important figures in ancient history. Taking into account the historiographical debates of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, Hans A. Pohlsander: * describes the Roman world into which Constantine was born * assesses Constantine's ability as a soldier and statesman * emphasizes the significance of Constantine as Rome's first Christian emperor * discusses the importance of the establishment of the new capital of Byzantium * gives an even-handed assessment of Constantine's achievements. This second edition is updated throughout to take into account the latest research on the subject. Also included is a revised introduction and an enlarged bibliography.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. August 2004
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134364459
• Artikelnr.: 47884750

Autorenporträt

Hans A. Pohlsander is Emeritus Professor of Classics and Religious Studies at the State University of New York at Albany. He is the author of Helena: Empress and Saint (1996).