Constantine the Great

An excellent history of the life and times of Constantine the Great, one of the most powerful and celebrated Roman Emperors in history. From his victory at the Milvian bridge to his rise to the imperial purple to his conversion and promotion of Christianity and founding of the New Rome in the east, Constantine was a pivotal figure in world history whose achievements were vast and storied. 


Illustrated to enhance the reading experience. Contents include: 


THE EMPIRE UNDER DIOCLETIAN 

THE PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH 

THE ABDICATION OF DIOCLETIAN AND THE SUCCESSION OF CONSTANTINE 

CONSTANTINE AND HIS COLLEAGUES 

THE INVASION OF ITALY 

THE VISION OF THE CROSS AND THE EDICT OF MILAN 

THE DOWNFALL OF LICINIUS 

LAST DAYS OF PERSECUTION 

CONSTANTINE AND THE DONATISTS 

THE ARIAN CONTROVERSY 

THE COUNCIL OF NICEA 

THE MURDERS OF CRISPUS AND FAUSTA 

THE FOUNDATION OF CONSTANTINOPLE 

ARIUS AND ATHANASIUS 

CONSTANTINE'S DEATH AND CHARACTER 

THE EMPIRE AND CHRISTIANITY