| Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 406 pages) |
| Series |
The transformation of the classical heritage ; 22 |
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Transformation of the classical heritage ; 22.
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| Contents |
The reluctant bishop -- Consolidation -- Ambrose and Gratian -- Persecution -- Ambrose's people, I: master of ceremonies -- Ambrose's people, II: friends and influence -- Ambrose and Theodosius -- Sanctity |
| Summary |
In this new and illuminating interpretation of Ambrose, bishop of Milan from 374 to 397, Neil McLynn thoroughly sifts the evidence surrounding this very difficult personality. The result is a richly detailed interpretation of Ambrose's actions and writings that penetrates the bishop's painstaking presentation of self. McLynn succeeds in revealing Ambrose's manipulation of events without making him too Machiavellian. Having synthesized the vast complex of scholarship available on the late fourth century, McLynn also presents an impressive study of the politics and history of the Christian church and the Roman Empire in that period. Admirably and logically organized, the book traces the chronology of Ambrose's public activity and reconstructs important events in the fourth century. McLynn's zesty, lucid prose gives the reader a clear understanding of the complexities of Ambrose's life and career and of late Roman government |
| Analysis |
Christianity Saints |
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Rome (Italy) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Ambrose, Saint, Bishop of Milan, -397.
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| SUBJECT |
Ambrose, Saint, Bishop of Milan, -397 fast |
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Ambrosius Mediolanensis, Heiliger 339-397 gnd |
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Ambroise (saint ; 0340?-0397) ram |
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Ambrosius (Mediolanensis) swd |
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Katholische Kirche Erzdiözese Mailand gnd |
| Subject |
Christian saints -- Italy -- Milan -- Biography
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Church and state -- Rome -- History
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Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
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RELIGION -- Christian Church -- History.
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RELIGION -- Christianity -- History.
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HISTORY -- Ancient -- General.
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Christian saints
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Church and state
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Church history -- Primitive and early church
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Kirche
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Staat
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Église et État -- Rome.
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| SUBJECT |
Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85115128
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| Subject |
Italy -- Milan
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Rome (Empire)
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Rome -- Histoire.
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| Genre/Form |
collective biographies.
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Biographies
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History
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780520914551 |
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0520914554 |
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0585139784 |
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9780585139784 |
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0520084616 |
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9780520084612 |
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