Constantine and Eusebius: , Tapa dura - 1981

Harvard University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1981. Original. Hardcover. Good (ex-library with labels and stamps on spine, block, inside front and rear covers and title page verso. light shelfwear to boards and block, pages otherwise clean.). Tan cloth/boards. Bw title on spine. Glossy black dj with illustration and white lettering, mylar cover. viii + 458 pp. with 1 bw map. This study of the Roman Empire in the age of Constantine offers a thoroughly new assessment of the part Christianity played in the Roman world of the third and fourth centuries. Timothy D. Barnes gives the fullest available narrative history of the reigns of Diocletian and Constantine. He analyzes Constantine's rise to power and his government, demonstrating how Constantine's sincere adherence to Christianity advanced his political aims. He explores the whole range of Eusebius' writings, especially those composed before Constantine became emperor, and shows that many attitudes usually deemed typical of the "Constantinian… Leer más

Harvard University Press, December 1981. Hardcover. Very Good - Cash/Good. Minor rubbing and edge wear to cover, with light reader wear to pages. Still great condition. Previous owner's name inside. DJ has edge rubbing and a few minor edge tears. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.

Harvard University Press. Very Good+ in Good dust jacket. 1981. Hardcover. 0674165306 . Minor shelfwear to book with bump to 1 corner. Dustjacket spine is lightly sunned and discolored. DJ has large tear to upper corner (1cm by 4 cm). ; This study of the Roman Empire in the age of Constantine offers a thoroughly new assessment of the part Christianity played in the Roman world of the third and fourth centuries. Mr. Barnes gives the fullest available narrative history of the reigns of Diocletian and Constantine. He analyzes Constantine's rise to power and his government, demonstrating how Constantine's sincere adherence to Christianity advanced his political aims. He explores the whole range of Eusebius' writings, especially those composed before Constantine became emperor, and shows that many attitudes usually deemed typical of the "Constantinian revolution" were prevalent before the new Christian empire came into existence. This authoritative political and cultural… Leer más

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Harvard University Press, 1981-12-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!