Emperor Constantine - 9780415319386

Emperor ConstantineAuthor(s): Hans A. Pohlsander\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415319386, 978-0415319386\nSynopsis\nFirst 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 Constantines achievements. Key topics discussed include: How Constantine rose to power; The relationship between church and state during his reign; Constantines 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.