Constantine and Eusebius (Historical & Reference Books (Harvard University Press))

Timothy D. Barnes

ISBN 10: 0674165314 / ISBN 13: 9780674165311

Published by Harvard University Press, 1999

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Harvard University Press Historical & Reference Books (Harvard University Press) Constantine and Eusebius (VG+/NM)Manufacturer: Harvard University PressProduct Line: Historical & Reference Books (Harvard University Press)Type: SoftcoverCopyright Date: 2006Author: Timothy D. BarnesPage Count: 466Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is VG+/NM. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:This study of the Roman Empire in the age of Constantine offers a thoroughly new assessment of the part Christianity played in the Roman world of the third and fourth centuries.Timothy D. Barnes gives the fullest available narrative history of the reigns of Diocletian and Constantine. He analyzes Constantineâ s rise to power and his government, demonstrating how Constantineâ s sincere adherence to Christianity advanced his political aims. He explores the whole range of Eusebiusâ writings, especially those composed before Constantine became emperor, and shows that many attitudes usually deemed typical of the â Constantinian revolutionâ were prevalent before the new Christian empire came into existence. This authoritative political and cultural history of the age of Constantine will prove essential to students and historians of the ancient world.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Constantine and Eusebius (Historical & Reference Books (Harvard University Press))
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0674165314
• ISBN 13: 9780674165311
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This study of the Roman Empire in the age of Constantine offers a thoroughly new assessment of the part Christianity played in the Roman world of the third and fourth centuries.

Timothy D. Barnes gives the fullest available narrative history of the reigns of Diocletian and Constantine. He analyzes Constantine’s rise to power and his government, demonstrating how Constantine’s sincere adherence to Christianity advanced his political aims. He explores the whole range of Eusebius’ writings, especially those composed before Constantine became emperor, and shows that many attitudes usually deemed typical of the “Constantinian revolution” were prevalent before the new Christian empire came into existence. This authoritative political and cultural history of the age of Constantine will prove essential to students and historians of the ancient world.

About the Author

Timothy D. Barnes is Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto.