Three Christian Capitals Topography Politics Paperback Book 1983 VTG Rare

Three Christian Capitals Topography and Politics by Richard Krautheimer Rome Constantinople Milan Paperback Book University of California Press Berkeley 1983 Vintage VTG Rare From the front flap of this 167 page "Krautheimer has, in a few brief chapters, managed to meld architectural history, political history, social history, and religious history (both ecclesiological and doctrinal) into a genuinely original explanation of the development of the great early Christian cities." and "Why did emperor Constantine, a Christian, build the cathedral of his newly conquered capital city far from the quarters housing Rome's large Christian congregation? This anomaly, encountered by the author while working on a previous study of Rome, led to the present excursion into 'political topography'. Contemporary writings, legislation, inscriptions, and coins provided clues to the puzzle's Constantine's aim in choosing a suburban site for the Lateran basilica was to minimize friction with the strong pagan opposition in the Senate, which held numerous pagan sanctuaries in the city center under its protection. **ALL items are cross listed to other platforms. So if you like it, get it before its gone! Accepting ALL Reasonable Offers from the listing price. When you bundle items, I will give you such a great offer you can't resist. Pre-Owned - Good Pre Owned Condition. Please see all pictures for condition. Thank you for supporting a Family Owned Small Business.