The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy

I. Late Roman Government (from Julian to Theodosius I)

Honorius, a "child emperor," son of Theodosius I

The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State

Problems of Running the State: Inflation of ranks and titles Sale of office Patronage Imperial succession Enormous size of the empire

The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State B. A Totalitarian Regime?

The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State B. A Totalitarian Regime? C. Continuity and Change

The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State B. A Totalitarian Regime? C. Continuity and Change II. Roman Economy in the Fourth Century – 3 Developments

The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State B. A Totalitarian Regime? C. Continuity and Change II. Roman Economy in the Fourth Century – 3 Developments A. Wealth of Great Landowners

Late Roman Economy & Society The Basis of Wealth: the land & its produce

Rural Villas

The Good Life

The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State B. A Totalitarian Regime? C. Continuity and Change II. Roman Economy in the Fourth Century – 3 Developments A. Wealth of Great Landowners B. Free Food & Supplies to Rome & Constantinople

The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State B. A Totalitarian Regime? C. Continuity and Change II. Roman Economy in the Fourth Century – 3 Developments A. Wealth of Great Landowners B. Free Food & Supplies to Rome & Constantinople C. Christianity’s Effect on the Redistribution of Wealth

Something New: The Wealth of the Church Liturgical Vessels

Church Plates