This book approaches the subject of late Roman law from the perspective of legal practice revealed in courtroom processes, as well as more 'informal' types of d

Approaching the subject of late Roman law from the perspective of legal practice revealed in courtroom processes, Caroline Humfress argues for a vibrant culture

This book is the first cultural history of papal authority in late antiquity. While most traditional histories posit a 'rise of the papacy' and examine popes as

This book sheds new light on the religious and consequently social changes taking place in late antique Rome. The essays in this volume argue that the once-domi

This book studies the complex attitude of late ancient Christians towards classical education. In recent years, the different theoretical positions that can be