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Title: Constantine the Great: The reorganization of the Empire and the triumph of the Church
Original Publication: United States: G. P. Putnam's sons,1904.
Note: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: KD Weeks, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Constantine the Great: The Reorganization of the Empire and the Triumph of the Church" by John B. Firth is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life and reign of Constantine the Great, focusing on his pivotal role in the transformation of the Roman Empire, particularly his conversion to Christianity and the resulting societal changes. The book delves into the complexities of his character and the significant historical events of his time, providing readers with insight into the impact of his reign. The opening of the text sets the stage by describing the dire state of the Roman Empire under Diocletian, highlighting both external threats from barbarian invasions and internal strife that led to periods of chaos and military rule. Firth introduces the empire at a low point, detailing the struggles and failures of its emperors as they grapple with numerous invasions and revolts. This introduction provides a backdrop for understanding the significance of Constantine's eventual rise to power, framed within the broader context of Diocletian's reforms and the growing tensions that led to Constantine's emergence as a major historical figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Firth, John B. (John Benjamin), 1868-1943
EBook No.: 68703
Published: Aug 6, 2022
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
Subject: Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, -337
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Constantine the Great: The reorganization of the Empire and the triumph of the Church
Original Publication: United States: G. P. Putnam's sons,1904.
Note: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: KD Weeks, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Constantine the Great: The Reorganization of the Empire and the Triumph of the Church" by John B. Firth is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life and reign of Constantine the Great, focusing on his pivotal role in the transformation of the Roman Empire, particularly his conversion to Christianity and the resulting societal changes. The book delves into the complexities of his character and the significant historical events of his time, providing readers with insight into the impact of his reign. The opening of the text sets the stage by describing the dire state of the Roman Empire under Diocletian, highlighting both external threats from barbarian invasions and internal strife that led to periods of chaos and military rule. Firth introduces the empire at a low point, detailing the struggles and failures of its emperors as they grapple with numerous invasions and revolts. This introduction provides a backdrop for understanding the significance of Constantine's eventual rise to power, framed within the broader context of Diocletian's reforms and the growing tensions that led to Constantine's emergence as a major historical figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Firth, John B. (John Benjamin), 1868-1943
EBook No.: 68703
Published: Aug 6, 2022
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
Subject: Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, -337
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.