Theodosius and the Limits of EmpireRoutledge, 2020 M03 23 - 198 pages The emperor Theodosius I (AD 379–395) was one of the most remarkable figures of the late antique period. In the face of religious schism, political turmoil, and barbarian threats he managed to maintain imperial power and forge a political dynasty that would dominate both east and west for over half a century. This study, the first English language biography in over twenty years, traces his rise to power and tumultuous reign, and examines his indelible impact on a rapidly changing empire. |
Contents
An inevitable rise to power? | |
Meeting the crisis | |
Building a regime | |
A new dynasty rises | |
An inevitable clash | |
The emperor and the bishop | |
Malleus paganorum? | |
The final campaign | |
Conclusion | |
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