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by H. A. Drake

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Historians who viewed imperial Rome in terms of a conflict between pagans and Christians have often regarded the emperor Constantine's conversion as the triumph of Christianity over paganism. This study takes a fresh look at Constantine's rule uncovering the political motivations behind his policies. Constantine, H.A. Drake suggests, was looking not only for a god in whom to believe, but also a policy he could adopt. Drake shows how these policies were constructed to ensure the stability of the empire and fulfill Constantine's imperial duty in securing the favour of heaven.

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Early in November of the year 335, a remarkable meeting took place in Constantinople, the glittering new capital built by Constantine on the shores of the European Bosphorus.

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  • Title Constantine and the Bishops: The Politics of Intolerance
  • Author H. A. Drake
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 609
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
  • Publication date December 14, 1999
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780801862182 / 0801862183
  • Weight 1.92 lbs (0.87 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.76 x 8.78 x 1.68 in (22.25 x 22.30 x 4.27 cm)
  • Category History - General History
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 99031865
  • Dewey Decimal Code 270.209

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