Constantine the Great General: a Military Biography

Constantine’s life and reign were accompanied by significant military activity - Elizabeth James turns a focused lens on the under-reviewed marital aspect of this ruler - The text itself is well - written and highly accessible - The transitions are effected smoothly. The chapters of this section are intended jointly as a foundation for understanding the forces which shaped Constantine, and especially his relationship to the military. In this, they work reasonably well, especially for the reader who wants only a brief introduction to these topics - well formulated, accessible text, “Consantine the Great: Warlord of Rome” provides general readers with a quick overview of Constantine’s role as a military commander - the book remains worth reading for those seeking an introduction to the topic or wanting to expand this picture of this emperor.’ Ancient Warfare

Dr Stephen English was recently awarded his PhD for his thesis on the military career of Alexander the Great. His first book, The Army of Alexander the Great, was published in 2009. He lives in County Durham.

Elizabeth James studied Ancient History at Oxford and Durham Universities, where a good knowledge of Greek and Latin allowed her to work on the sources in their original form. She has a particular interest in Late Antiquity. After a brief career in teaching, she is now pursuing a career as a professional author and copy-editor. She has recently completed writing an A-level course on Classical Civilization.