Publisher's Synopsis
""Constantine the Great and the Christian Revolution"" is a historical book written by G.P. Baker. The book explores the life and reign of Constantine the Great, the first Christian emperor of the Roman Empire. It delves into the religious and political climate of the time and how Constantine's conversion to Christianity changed the course of history. The author also examines the impact of Constantine's policies on the Christian Church, including the Council of Nicaea and the establishment of the Nicene Creed. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Christian Revolution and its lasting effects on Western civilization. It is an insightful read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the Roman Empire.1930. This book is a description of the Christian revolution, of its causes and some, at any rate, of its results. Not all revolutions are equally successful. But the Caesarian and Constantinian had results which affected the whole of western civilization from that day to this. Christianity did not make the world safe for merely itself by singing hymns and distributing tracts to the heathen. By making himself the champion of the church, he won an empire for himself and his sons, and immortal fame for his name. Contents: first death; Diocletian; Constantius, Constantine and the beast; start from York; second career; conquest of Italy; Illyrian campaign; new empire; conquest of the east; Rome and Constantinople; problems of the north and south; testament of Constantine; second death.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
