Collapse -- The succession of emperors -- The Germans -- The Persians -- Recovery -- Strong emperors -- The army reconstituted -- Diocletian -- Coinage and finance -- State religion -- Away from politics -- Philosophy and personal religion -- Heliodorus and the Aethiopica
Summary
"In The Collapse and Recovery of the Roman Empire Michael Grant examines the reasons for the collapse of the third-century Roman Empire including analyses of the succession of emperors, the Germans and the Persians and conversely, the reasons for its recovery including discussions of strong emperors, a reconstituted army, finance and coinage and state religion." "The Collapse and Recovery of the Roman Empire presents a concise study of third-century Rome, which is a lavishly illustrated and lucid read, typical of Michael Grant's style and learning."--Jacket
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-115) and index
