Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. The late-third century, 260–312; 2. The early-fourth century, 312–363; 3. The military situation, 260–395; 4. The late-fourth century, 363–395; 5. The early-fifth century, 395–455; 6. The late-fifth century, 455–493; 7. The military situation, 395–493; 8. The early-sixth century, 491–565; 9. The late-sixth century, 565–610; 10. The military situation, 491–610; 11. The reign of Heraclius, 610–641; Conclusion.

Promotional Information

The Roman Emperor ran the Empire through contentious committee meetings at which civil, military and religious policies were debated.

About the Author

Hugh Elton is Professor and Program Coordinator in the Program of Greek and Roman Studies at Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario. A scholar of Late Roman political and military history, he has directed two archaeological projects in Turkey. He is the author of Warfare in Roman Europe, AD 350–425 (1998) and Frontiers of the Roman Empire (2012).

Reviews

“The Roman Empire in Late Antiquity, A Political and Military History is a lavishly detailed and very useful book, particularly in terms of its chronological narrative. It also has a useful glossary for the basic technical terms related to Roman institutions.” --Bryn Mawr Classical Review