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The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government (from Julian to Theodosius I)

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2 The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy

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

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

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

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

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

8 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

9 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

10 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

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

12 Rural Villas

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15 The Good Life

16 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

17 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

18 Something New: The Wealth of the Church Liturgical Vessels

19 Church Plates


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