A study of politics and religion during a key era (AD 284 - 337) when Christianity established itself as the dominant force shaping government and civilization. Reprinted from the 1962 edition, first published in 1948. Series: MART: The Medieval Academy Reprints for Teaching. Num Pages: 222 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 14. Weight in Grams: 350. . 1978. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Constantine and the Conversion of Europe
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Publication Date: 1978
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0802063691
ISBN 13: 9780802063694
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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'Constantine hardly deserves the title of Great which posterity has given him, either by his character or by his abilities. He was highly susceptible to flattery, and fell completely under the influence of any dominating personality who happened to be at his side Still less does Constantine deserve the title of saint, which the Eastern Church has bestowed upon him. He was, it is true, according to his lights, a good man on the whole, though his political murders - particularly that of Licinius - shocked even contemporary opinion, and his execution of his wife and son was felt by many to be an inexpiable stain on his character

To the other title which the Orthodox Church has bestowed upon him, "the Peer of the Apostles," he has a better claim, for his career profoundly influenced the history of the Church and the future of Christianity Constantine had no doubts about his imperial duty. It was his task to secure God's favour on the empire by securing, by force if necessary, that his subjects worshipped God in a manner pleasing to Him.'

Originally published by Macmillan, 1948.

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A.H.M. Jones was a prominent 20th century British historian of classical antiquity, particularly of the later Roman Empire.

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