Constantine

Dynasty, Religion and Power in the Later Roman Empire

Reeks: Blackwell Ancient Lives

Timothy D. Barnes

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Drawing on recent scholarly advances and new evidence, Timothy Barnes offers a fresh and exciting study of Constantine and his life.

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