02510cam a22003253u 4500 68703 UtSlPG 20260610134604.0 m cr n 260607r20221904utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DG Firth, John B. (John Benjamin), 1868-1943 Constantine the Great: The reorganization of the Empire and the triumph of the Church Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-08-06 KD Weeks, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Constantine the Great: The Reorganization of the Empire and the Triumph of the Church" by John B. Firth is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life and reign of Constantine the Great, focusing on his pivotal role in the transformation of the Roman Empire, particularly his conversion to Christianity and the resulting societal changes. The book delves into the complexities of his character and the significant historical events of his time, providing readers with insight into the impact of his reign. The opening of the text sets the stage by describing the dire state of the Roman Empire under Diocletian, highlighting both external threats from barbarian invasions and internal strife that led to periods of chaos and military rule. Firth introduces the empire at a low point, detailing the struggles and failures of its emperors as they grapple with numerous invasions and revolts. This introduction provides a backdrop for understanding the significance of Constantine's eventual rise to power, framed within the broader context of Diocletian's reforms and the growing tensions that led to Constantine's emergence as a major historical figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: G. P. Putnam's sons, 1904 Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, -337 https://archive.org/details/constantinegreat01firt https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68703 109507 109507