Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life and Times of the Empress Pulcheria AD 399 to AD 452"" by Ada B. Teetgen is a historical biography of the Byzantine Empress Pulcheria, who ruled during the 5th century AD. The book provides a comprehensive account of Pulcheria's life, including her upbringing, her ascension to the throne, and her many accomplishments as empress. It also explores the cultural and political landscape of the time, including the rise of Christianity and the conflicts between the Eastern and Western Roman Empires. Through extensive research and analysis, Teetgen presents a vivid portrait of a powerful and influential woman who played a crucial role in shaping the history of the Byzantine Empire. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, women's history, or the Byzantine Empire.""1907. With nine illustrations and map. Contents: Arcadius and Eudoxia; The Imperial Palace and the Government of Byzantium; St. Chrysostom; Education in the Fifth Century; Constantinople Under Theodosius the Younger; St. Pulcheria's Vow; Monastic Life at Constantinople and the Court of St. Pulcheria; A Youthful Regent; The Cares of the Augusta; Athenais; An Imperial Wedding; The Empress Placidia; The Persian Campaign; Valentinian; The Hydra of Heresy; The Church of the Holy Wisdom; Nestorius; The Princess Honoria; St. Melania at Constantinople; An Imperial Pilgrimage; A Legal Monument and Some Aspects of the Times; The Legend of a Phrygian Apple; Attila in the Eastern Empire; The Shadow of Chrysaphius; Plots and Counterplots; St. Flavian and Eutyches; A Martyr for the Faith and Rome; The Cutting of the Gordian Knot; Marcian; Emperor and Empress-Genealogical Table; A Monument to St. Pulcheria; and The Stormy Afterglow.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.
