The Roman Empire at Bay AD 180 395 1st edition by David Potter 0415100585 9780415100588
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ISBN 10: 0415100585
ISBN 13: 978-0415100588
Author: David S. Potter
David S. Potter’s comprehensive survey of two critical and eventful centuries traces the course of imperial decline, skillfully weaving together cultural, intellectual and political history.
Particular attention is paid throughout to the structures of government, the rise of Persia as a rival, and the diverse intellectual movements in the empire. There is also a strong focus on Christianity, transformed in this period from a fringe sect to the leading religion.
Against this detailed background, Potter argues that the loss of power can mainly be attributed to the failure in the imperial elite to respond to changes inside and outside the empire, and to internal struggles for control between different elements in the government, resulting in an inefficient centralization of power at court.
A striking achievement of historical synthesis combined with a compelling interpretative line, The Roman Empire at Bay enables students of all periods to understand the dynamics of great imperial powers.
The Roman Empire at Bay AD 180 395 1st Table of contents:
Part I: Introduction
- Introduction to the Crisis of the Roman Empire
- 1.1 Overview of the Roman Empire at the beginning of the 2nd century
- 1.2 The Crisis: Challenges to Empire Stability and Structure
Part II: The Political and Military Structure of the Roman Empire
2. The Military System of the Roman Empire
- 2.1 Organization of the Roman Army
- 2.2 Military Strategy and Tactics
- 2.3 The Role of the Roman Emperors
- The Political System and Administration of the Roman Empire
- 3.1 The Role of the Senate
- 3.2 The Emperor and the Power Structure
- 3.3 Provincial Government and Administration
Part III: The Social and Economic Context 4. The Roman Economy in Crisis
- 4.1 Economic Challenges and Decline
- 4.2 Trade, Agriculture, and Currency Issues
- 4.3 Economic Reforms and Responses to Crisis
- Social and Cultural Developments
- 5.1 The Roman Society at the End of the 2nd Century
- 5.2 Religion and Cultural Shifts
- 5.3 The Rise of Christianity and Religious Conflict
Part IV: The External Threats 6. Barbarian Invasions and the Threat to the Empire
- 6.1 The Barbarian Groups: Visigoths, Vandals, Huns, and others
- 6.2 The Impact of the Invasions on Roman Frontiers
- 6.3 The Roman Military Response to Barbarian Attacks
- Persian and Eastern Threats
- 7.1 The Sassanid Empire and the Threat from the East
- 7.2 Conflicts and Wars with the Persians
- 7.3 The Strategic Importance of the Eastern Front
Part V: The Crisis and the Response 8. The Military Crisis of the 3rd Century
- 8.1 Political Instability and the Reign of the Soldier Emperors
- 8.2 Economic and Social Responses to Crisis
- 8.3 Reform Efforts: Diocletian and the Tetrarchy
- The Decline and Fall of the Western Roman Empire
- 9.1 The Loss of the Western Provinces
- 9.2 The Sack of Rome and the Final Collapse
- 9.3 The Emergence of the Byzantine Empire
Part VI: Conclusion 10. The Legacy of the Roman Empire at the Close of the 4th Century
– 10.1 The Transformation into the Byzantine Empire
– 10.2 The Enduring Influence of Rome on the Western World
– 10.3 Reflections on the Fall of Rome and Historical Interpretations
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