| Galerius and the Will of Diocletian Contributor(s): Leadbetter, William Lewis (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415859719 ISBN-13: 9780415859714 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Rome - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
| Dewey: 937.080 |
| Series: Roman Imperial Biographies (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 3.3" W x 9.2" (0.97 lbs) 280 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Drawing from a variety of sources - literary, visual, archaeological; papyri, inscriptions and coins - the author studies the nature of Diocletian's imperial strategy, his wars, his religious views and his abdication. The author also examines Galerius' endeavour to take control of Diocletian's empire, his failures and successes, against the backdrop of Constantine's remorseless drive to power. The first comprehensive study of the Emperor Galerius, this book offers an innovative analysis of his reign as both Caesar and Augustus, using his changing relationship with Diocletian as the principal key to unlock the complex imperial politics of the period. |