The Visit of Constantius II to Rome in 357 and its Effects on the Pagan Roman Senatorial Aristocracy

Amminianus Marcellinus XVI, 10, 1-2 and 13 should not be used as evidence of a reconciliation between the Christian emperor Constantius II and the pagan aristocracy of Rome after the emperor's visit to Rome in 357. Prospographical survey of some of the emperor's high officials in civil posts suggest...

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Author:R.O. Edbrooke
Published: S.n., s.l., 1976
Volume:97
Pages:40-61
Periodical:American Journal of Philology
Format:Article
Status:Active
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Summary:Amminianus Marcellinus XVI, 10, 1-2 and 13 should not be used as evidence of a reconciliation between the Christian emperor Constantius II and the pagan aristocracy of Rome after the emperor's visit to Rome in 357. Prospographical survey of some of the emperor's high officials in civil posts suggests that Constantius did not draw closer to the senatorial aristocracy after this visit.