The Reign of Constantine, 306–337: Continuity and Change in the Late Roman Empire

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This book explores the reign of Constantine the Great (306–337) and, more generally, the political history of the third century, thus putting Constantine's career and many of his decisions in context. It traces events under the first Tetrarchy and then explores Constantine's rise to power, his rule and reforms, and continuity and change with regard to his predecessors. It considers how he was able to transform the empire and establish his own dynasty, highlighting his political and military prowess, and therefore provides an essential overview of the political history of the period.  Contents Abbreviations Sources The lives of emperors in the Historia Augusta (HA), listed chronologically Reference Works List of Maps and Genealogical Charts 1 Introduction References 2 Literary Sources on Constantine’s Time Postscript: Sources for the Period 193–293 CE References 3 The Illyrian Emperors References 4 The First Tetrarchy (293–305 CE) The Establishment and Functioning of a New Political System The First Tetrarchy (293–305 CE): The Emperors and Relations Between Them, Their Travels, and Their Cities of Residence Important Political Events During the First Tetrarchy Prefects and Prefectures Provinces and Dioceses Diocletian’s Army Diocletian’s Monetary, Price, and Tax Reforms The Persecution of Christians During the First Tetrarchy References 5 Constantine’s Life up to 306 CE The Problem of 305 CE References 6 Britain References 7 The Fight for the West Constantine’s Invasion of Italylak The “Edict of Milan” References 8 Licinius The First War with Licinius The Second War with Licinius References 9 Crispus Investigation Analysis References 10 The Final 10 Years Prefectures Dioceses and Provinces Constantine’s Army Constantine’s Court and the Sacrum Consistorium Monetary and Tax System Constantinoplelak Constantine as an Ecclesiastical Politician War with the Goths War with the Sarmatians Ulfilas Persialak Conclusion References 11 Epilogue: The Death of Constantine and the Massacre of His Relatives References Appendix A: Claudius Gothicus as a Purported Ancestor of Constantine Appendix B: The Panegyrici Latini Appendix C: The Might of the Roman Army During the Tetrarchy and the Constantinian Dynasty I. II. Appendix D: Constantine’s Visions I. The “Christian Vision” II. The “Pagan Vision” Appendix E: The Year of Diocletian’s Death Bibliography Index of Names Index of Nations and Terms Index of Places