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Author: Kathleen T. Pelley
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2010-04-13
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 0374347255
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA marvelous measurer learns that friendship can be counted on, in this tale that reminds readers that the best things in life are not meant to be measured, but treasured. Full color.
Author: Antonina Harbus
Publisher: DS Brewer
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 230
ISBN-13: 9780859916257
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSt Helena, mother of Constantine the Great and legendary finder of the True Cross, was appropriated in the middle ages as a British saint. The rise and persistence of this legend harnessed Helena's imperial and sacred status to portray her as a romance heroine, source of national pride, and a legitimising link to imperial Rome. This study is the first to examine the origins, development, political exploitation and decline of this legend, tracing its momentum and adaptive power from Anglo-Saxon England to the twentieth century. Using Latin, English, and Welsh texts, as well as church dedications and visual arts, the author examines the positive effect of the British legend on the cult of St Helena and the reasons for its wide appeal and durability in both secular and religious contexts. Two previously unpublished vitae of St Helena are included in the volume: a Middle English verse vita from the South English Legendary, and a Latin prose vita by the twelfth-century hagiographer, Jocelin of Furness. Antonina Harbus is Professor in the Department of English at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
Author: Mark Hebblewhite
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2020-03-23
Total Pages: 277
ISBN-13: 1351594761
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe emperor Theodosius I (AD 379–395) was one of the most remarkable figures of the late antique period. In the face of religious schism, political turmoil, and barbarian threats he managed to maintain imperial power and forge a political dynasty that would dominate both east and west for over half a century. This study, the first English language biography in over twenty years, traces his rise to power and tumultuous reign, and examines his indelible impact on a rapidly changing empire.
Author: Stuart Laycock
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2011-11-08
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 0752475606
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe centuries after the end of Roman control of Britain in AD 410 are some of the most vital in Britain's history - yet some of the least understood. 'Warlords' brings to life a world of ambition, brutality and violence in a politically fragmented land, and provides a compelling new history of an age that would transform Britain. By comparing the archaeology against the available historical sources of the period, 'Warlords' presents a coherent picture of the political and military machinations of the fifth and sixth centuries that laid the foundations of English and Welsh history. Included are the warring personalities of the local leaders and a look at the enigma of King Arthur. Some warlords sought power within the old Roman framework; some used an alternative British approach; and, others exploited the emerging Anglo-Saxon system - but for all warlords, the struggle was for power.
Author: Cynthia White
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 2010-10-01
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 0800697472
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis brief survey text tells the story of early Christianity. Cynthia White explores the emergence of Christianity in Rome during the first four centuries of the Greco-Roman empire, from the first followers of Jesus Christ, to conflicts between Christians and Jewish kings under Roman occupation, to the torture of Christian followers, Diocletian's reforms, and Constantine's eventual conversion to monotheism, which cemented Christianity's status as the official religion of Rome. The text's chapters will integrate key pedagogy, including introductions, study questions, textboxes, photos, maps, suggested readings, and a glossary and timeline.
Author: Christopher A. Snyder
Publisher: Penn State Press
Published: 2010-11-01
Total Pages: 428
ISBN-13: 9780271043623
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBy the waning of Roman rule, Britain was called a "province fertile with tyrants". Christopher Snyder's history of Britain during the two centuries after Rome's withdrawal reveals a hybrid society of Celtic, Roman, and Christian elements and documents the transition from magisterial to monarchical power. An appendix explores the Arthur and Merlin myths. 30 illustrations.
Author: Zosimus
Publisher: DigiCat
Published: 2022-05-29
Total Pages: 205
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKNew History is a historical narrative by Zosimus. The author was a Greek historian known for condemning Constantine's rejection of the traditional polytheistic religion.
Author: Kate Cooper
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2016-01-21
Total Pages: 295
ISBN-13: 1107138809
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExamines the fundamental question of what held the societies of the post-Roman world together.
Author: Lesley Adkins
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Published: 2014-05-14
Total Pages: 465
ISBN-13: 0816074828
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the people, places, and events of Ancient Rome, describing travel, trade, language, religion, economy, industry and more, from the days of the Republic through the High Empire period and beyond.
Author: Julia Kaziewicz
Publisher: Peace Hill Press
Published: 2015-12-15
Total Pages: 1543
ISBN-13: 1942968485
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA curriculum guide to accompany The History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade, by Susan Wise Bauer. Susan Wise Bauer’s narrative world history series is widely used in advanced high school history classes, as well as by home educating parents. The Study and Teaching Guide, designed for use by both parents and teachers, provides a full curriculum with study questions and answers, critical thinking assignments, essay topics, instructor rubrics, and test forms. Explanations for answers and teaching tips are also included. The Study and Teaching Guide, designed by historian and teacher Julia Kaziewicz in cooperation with Susan Wise Bauer, makes The History of the Medieval World even more accessible to educators and parents alike.
