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The Reign of Constantine, 306–337

Continuity and Change in the Late Roman Empire

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Authors:
  1. Stanislav Doležal

    1. University of South Bohemia, České Budějovice, Czech Republic

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  • Explores political developments during the reign of Constantine, 306–337
  • Traces the history of the Roman Empire through the third century, placing Constantine in context
  • Highlights the essential continuity between Constantine's reign and those of the Illyrian emperors

Part of the book series: New Approaches to Byzantine History and Culture (NABHC)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Introduction

    • Stanislav Doležal
    Pages 1-17

  3. Literary Sources on Constantine’s Time

    • Stanislav Doležal
    Pages 19-43

  4. The Illyrian Emperors

    • Stanislav Doležal
    Pages 45-165

  5. The First Tetrarchy (293–305 CE)

    • Stanislav Doležal
    Pages 167-219

  6. Constantine’s Life up to 306 CE

    • Stanislav Doležal
    Pages 221-244

  7. Britain

    • Stanislav Doležal
    Pages 245-264

  8. The Fight for the West

    • Stanislav Doležal
    Pages 265-305

  9. Licinius

    • Stanislav Doležal
    Pages 307-324

  10. Crispus

    • Stanislav Doležal
    Pages 325-340

  11. The Final 10 Years

    • Stanislav Doležal
    Pages 341-395

  12. Epilogue: The Death of Constantine and the Massacre of His Relatives

    • Stanislav Doležal
    Pages 397-405

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 407-480
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About this book

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. 



Authors and Affiliations

  • University of South Bohemia, České Budějovice, Czech Republic

    Stanislav Doležal

About the author

Stanislav Doležal is Assistant Professor at the University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Reign of Constantine, 306–337

  • Book Subtitle: Continuity and Change in the Late Roman Empire

  • Authors: Stanislav Doležal

  • Series Title: New Approaches to Byzantine History and Culture

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-97464-0

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: History, History (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-97463-3Published: 04 May 2022

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-97466-4Published: 05 May 2023

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-97464-0Published: 03 May 2022

  • Series ISSN: 2730-9363

  • Series E-ISSN: 2730-9371

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 480

  • Number of Illustrations: 4 b/w illustrations, 4 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: History of Medieval Europe, Classical Studies, History of Ancient Europe

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