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Roman empire in Justinian’s stubby fingers
WHAT WAS TO BE DONE?
Before setting out to describe the unweaving of the Roman empire in Justinian’s stubby fingers, we should pause to think...
Sunni Muslims of Iraq
Early and late, these frontier encounters changed little. The division of the lands remained what it is today: one population in the more mountainous...
Asian provinces of Alexander’s empire
Alexander’s Persian empire collapsed after his death and fell into pieces. The Seleucid kings who prevailed in the Asian provinces of Alexander’s empire, notional...
Embroidered dalmatic
“Only a miracle could save him. The priests have been praying for him.”
For the first time Constantine noticed that one of the men standing...
Governed properly
“It is never treason to make sure a country will be governed properly. If Constantius dies without signing the order, I shall acclaim you...
Magister memoriae
Constantius’ eyes closed and for a moment Constantine thought he was gone. Then he saw that the broad chest was still moving with breathing,...
Nubian slaves Diocletian
Constantine had come to know and admire Empress Prisca during his stay in Nicomedia. Her daughter, Valeria, wife of the Caesar of the East,...
Dura on the Euphrates
“I shall not ask you to go inside, Tribune. My daughter and I will be perfectly safe.”
“I must not leave your presence,” Constantine said...
The church at Ephesus
“Wherefore, take unto you the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand in the evil day, having your loins girt...
Own Officials
HOW HE ROBBED HIS OWN OFFICIALS
I will next describe another way in which he robbed his subjects. Those who serve the Emperor and the...
