IMC 2014: Sessions
Session 120: The Later Roman Empire in Transition: The Sons of Constantine, I - Dynasty and Imperial Ideology
Monday 7 July 2014, 11.15-12.45
| Sponsor: | Cardiff Centre for Late Antique Religion & Culture (CLARC), Cardiff University |
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| Organisers: | Nicholas Baker-Brian, School of History, Archaeology & Religion, Cardiff University Shaun Tougher, School of History, Archaeology & Religion, Cardiff University |
| Moderator/Chair: | Shaun Tougher, School of History, Archaeology & Religion, Cardiff University |
| Paper 120-a | The Constantinian Monarchy: The Ideology and Practice of Dynasty in the 4th Century (Language: English) Index terms: Byzantine Studies, Mentalities, Political Thought |
| Paper 120-b | Arguing with Constantine: The (Ab)Use of the Memory of Constantine under Constans and Constantius II (Language: English) Index terms: Byzantine Studies, Mentalities, Politics and Diplomacy |
| Paper 120-c | Inheriting a 'Christian' Roman Imperial Office (Language: English) Index terms: Byzantine Studies, Mentalities, Politics and Diplomacy |
| Abstract | This session is one of three on 'The Later Roman Empire in Transition: The Sons of Constantine'. This session is entitled 'Dynasty and Imperial Ideology'. The three speakers will discuss the ideology and practice of succession of the Constantinian dynasty, the use and abuse of the memory of Constantine by his sons, and the military and Christian identity of the sons. |