ABSTRACT

First published in 2004. The Emperor Constantine provides a convenient and concise intro- duction 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 assesses Constantine’s achievements. Key topics discussed include: How Constantine rose to power; The relationship between church and state during his reign; Constantine’s ability as a soldier and statesmen; The conflict with Licinius. This second edition is updated throughout to take into account the latest research on the subject. Also included is a revised introduction and an expanded bibliography.

chapter 1|3 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 2|9 pages

THE SOLDIER EMPERORS AND DIOCLETIAN

chapter 3|9 pages

CONSTANTINE’S RISE TO POWER

chapter 4|9 pages

CONSTANTINE’S CONVERSION

chapter 5|9 pages

CONSTANTINE AS THE SOLE RULER OF THE WEST

chapter 6|8 pages

THE CONFLICT WITH LICINIUS

chapter 8|7 pages

THE CRISIS IN THE IMPERIAL FAMILY

chapter 9|10 pages

THE NEW ROME

chapter 10|7 pages

CONSTANTINE’S GOVERNMENT

chapter 12|5 pages

CONSTANTINE’S IMAGE IN ROMAN ART

chapter 13|12 pages

AN ASSESSMENT