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The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy. The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government (from Julian to Theodosius I). Honorius, a "child emperor," son of Theodosius I. The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government
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The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government (from Julian to Theodosius I)
The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State
Problems of Running the State: • Inflation of ranks and titles • Sale of office • Patronage • Imperial succession • Enormous size of the empire
The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State B. A Totalitarian Regime?
The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State B. A Totalitarian Regime? C. Continuity and Change
The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State B. A Totalitarian Regime? C. Continuity and Change II. Roman Economy in the Fourth Century – 3 Developments
The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State B. A Totalitarian Regime? C. Continuity and Change II. Roman Economy in the Fourth Century – 3 Developments A. Wealth of Great Landowners
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The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State B. A Totalitarian Regime? C. Continuity and Change II. Roman Economy in the Fourth Century – 3 Developments A. Wealth of Great Landowners B. Free Food & Supplies to Rome & Constantinople
The Late Roman State: Government & the Economy I. Late Roman Government A. Problems of Running the State B. A Totalitarian Regime? C. Continuity and Change II. Roman Economy in the Fourth Century – 3 Developments A. Wealth of Great Landowners B. Free Food & Supplies to Rome & Constantinople C. Christianity’s Effect on the Redistribution of Wealth
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