The Reign of Constantius II

The Reign of Constantius II will appeal to those interested in the Later Roman Empire, the Constantinian imperial family, Roman-Sasanian relations, and the role of religion in shaping imperial dynamics with Christianity / This book examines the dynastic, political and cultural impact of Constantius’ reign as a member of the Constantinian family on the later empire, first as a joint ruler with his brothers and then as sole Augustus / The over-arching aim is to investigate power in the post-Constantine period, and the way in which imperial and episcopal networks related to one another with the ambition of participating in the exercise of power.