History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284: The Transformation of the Ancient World
Beginning with the accession of the emperor Diocletian, this book presents a historical survey of the Roman Empire in Late Antiquity, from AD 284 to 641. The historical origins of medieval and modern Europe and of the Islamic world can be traced back to this period, during which the Roman Empire underwent huge political and religious transformations. \ This volume contains a substantial narrative of political and military events, highlighting major episodes such as the conversion of...
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This book presents a historical study of the Roman Empire in Late Antiquity from the accession of the emperor Diocletian 284 to the death of the emperor Heraclius in 641. The only modern study to cover the western and eastern empire and the entire period from 284 to 641 in a single volume A bibliographical survey supports further study and research Includes chronological tables, maps, and charts of important information help to orient the reader Discusses the upheaval and change caused by the spread of Christianity and the barbarian invasions of the Huns, Goths and Franks Contains thematic coverage of the politics, religion, economy and society of the late Roman state Gives a full narrative of political and military events Discusses the sources for the period
List of Illustrations.List of Maps.List of Diagrams.List of Abbreviations.Preface.1 An Introduction to Late Roman History.2 The Nature of the Evidence.3 The Roman Empire from Diocletian to Alaric.4 The Roman Empire of the Fifth and Sixth Centuries.5 The Roman State.6 The Barbarian Kingdoms.7 From Pagan to Christian.8 Conversion to Christianity and the Politics of Religious Identity.9 The Political Economy of the Later Roman Empire.10 Society and Economy in the Mediterranean and the Near East.11 The Challenges of the Later Sixth Century.12 The Final Reckoning of the Eastern Empire.Bibliography.Chronological List of Emperors and Other Rulers.Index
