Power and Persuasion in Late Antiquity: Towards a Christian Empire (The Curti Lectures, 1988)

A preliminary report on continuing research into the political, cultural, and religious milieu of the later Roman Empire, from a humanist historiographic perspective. Discusses autocracy and the elites, power, poverty, and the forging of a Christian empire. Does not assume a knowledge of Latin. Paper edition (unseen), $12.95. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.