The World of Late Antiquity

January 5, 2018 | Author: Anonymous | Category: History, Ancient History, Ancient Rome
Share Embed Donate


Short Description

Download The World of Late Antiquity...

Description

The World of Late Antiquity

A Waning Empire

Thesis: 



1) The Roman Empire in the West gradually evolved into the Europe of the Germanic successor kingdoms. Although change was rapid in the fifth century, nowhere did a sharp break occur. 2) The “concept” of Rome was an important legacy which would be important to later generations, and in different periods the meaning and history of “Rome” would reflect the particular aims of those later generations.

Hollingsworth’s argument:  



1st & 2nd Century “Golden Age” 3rd&4th Centuries: “Anarchy & Recovery”

The Crisis of the Third Century – leadership crisis – military crisis – economic crisis – social crisis – religious crisis.

Strong Emperors Respond 

Diocletian (284-305 AD)





Tetrarchy and division of the empire (Roman Provinces) “defense in depth” Edict of Prices Restoration of Civic Gods



Constantine the Great (306-337 AD)





  

Legitimating Ceremonial Christianity: “Ruler by the Grace of God.” Constantinople

The Last Century of the Western Empire  

 

Germanic migrations Confusion of “public” and “private” Loss of an Army The Roman Heritage – –

Towns Roman education and culture

View more...

Comments

Copyright � 2017 NANOPDF Inc.
SUPPORT NANOPDF