ABSTRACT

The emperor Theodosius I (AD 379–395) was one of the most remarkable figures of the late antique period. In the face of religious schism, political turmoil, and barbarian threats he managed to maintain imperial power and forge a political dynasty that would dominate both east and west for over half a century. This study, the first English language biography in over twenty years, traces his rise to power and tumultuous reign, and examines his indelible impact on a rapidly changing empire.

chapter |11 pages

Introduction

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part I|51 pages

A new power in the east

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chapter 1|15 pages

An inevitable rise to power?

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chapter 2|13 pages

Meeting the crisis

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chapter 3|7 pages

Building a regime

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chapter 4|14 pages

‘Heresy’, politics, and power

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part II|27 pages

A dynasty founded; a dynasty challenged

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chapter 5|14 pages

A new dynasty rises

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chapter 6|11 pages

An inevitable clash

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part III|61 pages

The final years: conflict and chaos

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chapter 7|17 pages

The emperor and the bishop

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chapter 8|17 pages

Malleus paganorum?

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chapter 9|18 pages

The final campaign

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chapter |7 pages

Conclusion

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