From Rome to Byzantium AD 363 to 565 : : The Transformation of Ancient Rome / / A. D. Lee.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Backlist eBook-Package 2013-2000
• VerfasserIn: Lee, A. D.,
• Place / Publishing House: Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022]; ©2013
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Series: The Edinburgh History of Ancient Rome : EHAR
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (360 p.) :; 40 B/W illustrations 10 Maps

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

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Maps -- Illustrations -- Series editor’s preface -- Author’s preface -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- CHAPTER 1 The Constantinian inheritance -- Part I The later fourth century -- CHAPTER 2 Emperors, usurpers and frontiers -- CHAPTER 3 Towards a Christian empire -- CHAPTER 4 Old Rome, new Rome -- Part II The long fifth century -- CHAPTER 5 Generalissimos and imperial courts -- CHAPTER 6 Barbarians and Romans -- CHAPTER 7 Church and state, piety and power -- CHAPTER 8 Anastasius and the resurrection of imperial power -- CHAPTER 9 Rome’s heirs in the west -- Part III Longer-term trends -- CHAPTER 10 Urban continuity and change -- CHAPTER 11 Economic patterns -- Part IV The age of Justinian -- CHAPTER 12 Justinian and the Roman past -- CHAPTER 13 Justinian and the Christian present -- CHAPTER 14 Justinian and the end of antiquity -- Chronology -- Lists of rulers -- List of bishops of Rome -- Guide to further reading -- Select bibliography of modern works -- Index