The Emperor Constatine

The Emperor Constantine provides a convenient and concise introduction to one of the most important figures in ancient history. Taking into account the historiographical debates of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, Hans A. Pohlsander:  describes the Roman world into which Constantine was born assesses Constantine's ability as a soldier and statesman, emphasizes the significance of Constantine as Rome's first Christian emperor, discusses the importance of the establishment of the new capital of Byzantium and gives an even-handed assessment of Constantine's achievements.