J.H. Smith's "Constantine the Great"

Abstract: A 5 page paper assessing this book. Constantine represents a turning point for the Roman Empire on all fronts, but he is most remembered as being the first Roman ruler to convert to Christianity. The book's author reveals that Constantine's growth in the Christian faith was a slow and arduous process; he appears to have struggled with the problem of ego throughout his entire adult life. Smith also reveals much of Constantine's humanity as well as his apparent beliefs that he should be counted among the Apostles. While making extensive commentary of his own, he includes several official documents authored by Constantine and distributed to the Empire, allowing the reader opportunity to arrive at his own decisions as well. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Catagory: England (Before 1700)

Subcatagory: Western Civilization

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