From Constantine to Julian: Pagan and Byzantine Views: A Source History by Samue

Description: From Constantine to Julian: Pagan and Byzantine Views by Samuel Lieu, Dominic Montserrat Provides students with important source material covering an age of major transition in Europe - the establishment of Rome as a Christian empire. Most of the material was previously unavailable in English. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This text provides students with source material, covering an age of major transition in Europe; an age which saw the establishment of Rome as a Christian empire and a period of recidivism under Julian. Texts included are the anonymous "Origo Constantini"; "Eumenius", "Panegyric of 310"; "Byzantine life of Constantine"; "Libanius", "Oration 59"; and the "Passion of Artemius". Most of this material has not previously been translated into English: students will have direct access to important sources for the period which is studied on courses in classical antiquity, early medieval Europe and ecclesiastical history. Back Cover From Constantine to Julian provides students with important source material, covering an age of major transition in Europe; an age which saw the establishment of Rome as a Christian Empire and a period of recidivism under Julian. Texts included are the anonymous Origo Constantini^; Eumenius, Panegyric of 310 ; Byzantine life of Constantine; Libanius, oration 59; and the Passion of Artemius . Most of this material has not previously been translated into English: students will now have direct access to the most important sources for the period which is studied on courses in classical antiquity, early medieval Europe and ecclesiastical history. Author Biography Samuel N. C. Lieu is Professor of Ancient History at Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia. Dominic Montserrat is Lecturer in Classics at the University of Warwick. Table of Contents Introduction: Pagan and Byzantine historical writing on the reign of Constantine, Sam Lieu 1 The origin of Constantine: The Anonymus Valesianus pars prior (Origo Constantini) 2 Constantines pagan vision: The anonymous panegyric on Constantine (310), Pan. Lat. VII(6) 3 Constantine Byzantinus: The anonymous Life of Constantine (BHG 364) 4 The sons of Constantine: Libanius, Oratio LIX (Royal Discourse upon Constantius and Constans) 5 From Constantine to Julian: [John the Monk], Artemii passio (The Ordeal of Artemius, BHG 170–71c, CPG 8082 Review `..a thorough examination of the overlooked certainty that even under the rule of Constantine, the worlds first Christian Emperor, Pagan writing continued to flourishing abundance. ... This is a highly recommended work that is a worthy addition (courtesy of Routledge) to the ever growing body of literature on Pagan Europe, - ECCAARTHThis source book deserves a place on any decent undergraduate reading-list. And its significance should be stressed. - The Classical Review Details ISBN041509335X Author Dominic Montserrat Language English ISBN-10 041509335X ISBN-13 9780415093354 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 937.08 Imprint Routledge Subtitle A Source History Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Illustrations black & white illustrations Edited by Samuel Lieu Short Title FROM CONSTANTINE TO JULIAN PAG Pages 308 DOI 10.1604/9780415093354 UK Release Date 1996-01-18 AU Release Date 1996-01-18 NZ Release Date 1996-01-18 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 1996 Publication Date 1996-01-18 Alternative 9780415093361 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134409942;

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