A History of Late Antiquity

This survey of the events and political history of Late Antiquity begins with the crisis of the Roman Empire under the Soldier Emperors (235 – 284 AD) and describes developments up until the end of the reign of Justinian (565 AD). Demandt explains the internal conditions of the empire—including the government, society, economy, education, cities, religion—to shed light on the history of Late Antiquity. A comprehensive appendix offers, among other things, a list of rulers and family trees as well as a detailed timeline. In addition, the most current archaeological findings and research literature have been reviewed and incorporated into this completely revised Edition.