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The Final Pagan Generation
Edward J. Watts
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Description for The Final Pagan Generation
Hardback. Recounts the story of the lives and fortunes of the last Romans born before the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity. This book traces their experiences of living through the fourth century's dramatic religious and political changes. Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage. Num Pages: 344 pages, 29 b/w photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBLA1; HRAM9; HRC; HRKP4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 154 x 27. Weight in Grams: 616.
The Final Pagan Generation recounts the fascinating story of the lives and fortunes of the last Romans born before the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity. Edward J. Watts traces their experiences of living through the fourth century's dramatic religious and political changes, when heated confrontations saw the Christian establishment legislate against pagan practices as mobs attacked pagan holy sites and temples. The emperors who issued these laws, the imperial officials charged with implementing them, and the Christian perpetrators of religious violence were almost exclusively young men whose attitudes and actions contrasted markedly with those of the earlier generation, who shared ... Read more
The Final Pagan Generation recounts the fascinating story of the lives and fortunes of the last Romans born before the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity. Edward J. Watts traces their experiences of living through the fourth century's dramatic religious and political changes, when heated confrontations saw the Christian establishment legislate against pagan practices as mobs attacked pagan holy sites and temples. The emperors who issued these laws, the imperial officials charged with implementing them, and the Christian perpetrators of religious violence were almost exclusively young men whose attitudes and actions contrasted markedly with those of the earlier generation, who shared ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Series
Transformation of the Classical Heritage
Condition
New
Weight
625g
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520283701
SKU
V9780520283701
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About Edward J. Watts
Edward J. Watts is Alkiviadis Vassiliadis Endowed Chair and Professor of History at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of Riot in Alexandria and City and School in Late Antique Athens and Alexandria, both from UC Press.
Reviews for The Final Pagan Generation
A fantastic slice of classical history. Foreword Reviews Well researched and proficient ... awash with well-organized historical information.
Kathleen Dupre Library Journal Accessible and engaging for students and general readers.
Thomas M. Banchich Bryn Mawr Classical Review Accessible to non-specialists and useful as an undergraduate text in courses...an absorbing, erudite, and highly useful book ... Read more
Kathleen Dupre Library Journal Accessible and engaging for students and general readers.
Thomas M. Banchich Bryn Mawr Classical Review Accessible to non-specialists and useful as an undergraduate text in courses...an absorbing, erudite, and highly useful book ... Read more