From the Tetrarchs to the Theodosians: later Roman history and culture, 284 - 450 CE

"An integrated collection of essays examining the politics, social networks, law, historiography, and literature of the later Roman world. The volume treats three central themes: the first section looks at political and social developments across the period and argues that, in spite of the stre...

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Contributors: McGill, Scott 1968- (Editor) ; Sogno, Cristiana 1969- (Other) ; Watts, Edward J. 1975- (Other)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge [u.a.] Cambridge University Press 2010
In: Yale classical studies (34)
Year: 2010
Series/Journal:Yale classical studies 34
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Roman Empire / History 284-450
Further subjects:B Social change Rome History
B Collection of essays
B Rome Politics and government 284-476
B Social Change (Rome) History
B Rome History Empire, 284-476
B Rome Civilization
B Rome Social conditions
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Summary:"An integrated collection of essays examining the politics, social networks, law, historiography, and literature of the later Roman world. The volume treats three central themes: the first section looks at political and social developments across the period and argues that, in spite of the stress placed upon traditional social structures, many elements of Roman life remained only slightly changed. The second section focuses upon biographical texts and shows how late-antique authors adapted traditional modes of discourse to new conditions. The final section explores the first years of the reign of Theodosius I and shows how he built upon historical foundations while unfurling new methods for utilising, presenting, and commemorating imperial power. These papers analyse specific events and local developments to highlight examples of both change and continuity in the Roman world from 284-450."--From publisher description
"An integrated collection of essays examining the politics, social networks, law, historiography, and literature of the later Roman world. The volume treats three central themes: the first section looks at political and social developments across the period and argues that, in spite of the stress placed upon traditional social structures, many elements of Roman life remained only slightly changed. The second section focuses upon biographical texts and shows how late-antique authors adapted traditional modes of discourse to new conditions. The final section explores the first years of the reign of Theodosius I and shows how he built upon historical foundations while unfurling new methods for utilising, presenting, and commemorating imperial power. These papers analyse specific events and local developments to highlight examples of both change and continuity in the Roman world from 284-450."--From publisher description
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0521898218