From Rome to Byzantium AD 363 to 565: The Transformation of Ancient Rome

A. D. Lee

Published by Edinburgh University Press 2013

From Rome to Byzantium AD 363 to 565

The Transformation of Ancient Rome

A. D. Lee

In the series The Edinburgh History of Ancient Rome

https://doi.org/10.1515/9780748631759

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About this book

Between the deaths of the Emperors Julian (363) and Justinian (565), the Roman Empire underwent momentous changes. Most obviously, control of the west was lost to barbarian groups during the fifth century, and although parts were recovered by Justinian, the empire's centre of gravity shifted irrevocably to the east, with its focal point now the city of Constantinople. Equally important was the increasing dominance of Christianity not only in religious life, but also in politics, society and culture.

Doug Lee charts these and other significant developments which contributed to the transformation of ancient Rome and its empire into Byzantium and the early medieval west. By emphasising the resilience of the east during late antiquity and the continuing vitality of urban life and the economy, this volume offers an alternative perspective to the traditional paradigm of decline and fall.

Key features:
• Provides a clear analytical narrative of pivotal political, military, and religious developments
• Complements this with an examination of overarching trends in urban life and the economy
• Gives particular attention to the dynamics of political and religious power and of Roman-barbarian relations during the fifth century

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Maps Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Illustrations Publicly Available Download PDF	viii
Series editor’s preface Publicly Available Download PDF	x
Author’s preface Publicly Available Download PDF	xi
Acknowledgements Publicly Available Download PDF	xvi
Abbreviations Publicly Available Download PDF	xvii
CHAPTER 1 The Constantinian inheritance Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Part I The later fourth century
CHAPTER 2 Emperors, usurpers and frontiers Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	19
CHAPTER 3 Towards a Christian empire Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	39
CHAPTER 4 Old Rome, new Rome Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	57
Part II The long fifth century
CHAPTER 5 Generalissimos and imperial courts Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	81
CHAPTER 6 Barbarians and Romans Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	110
CHAPTER 7 Church and state, piety and power Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	134
CHAPTER 8 Anastasius and the resurrection of imperial power Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	159
CHAPTER 9 Rome’s heirs in the west Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	178
Part III Longer-term trends
CHAPTER 10 Urban continuity and change Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	199
CHAPTER 11 Economic patterns Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	223
Part IV The age of Justinian
CHAPTER 12 Justinian and the Roman past Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	243
CHAPTER 13 Justinian and the Christian present Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	264
CHAPTER 14 Justinian and the end of antiquity Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	286
Chronology Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	301
Lists of rulers Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	304
List of bishops of Rome Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	307
Guide to further reading Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	308
Select bibliography of modern works Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	313
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	322

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Language: English
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 360
Illustrations
- Other: 40 B/W illustrations 10 Maps
Keywords: Classics & Ancient History

eBook

Published: January 15, 2013
ISBN: 9780748631759