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The Forgotten Reign of the Emperor Jovian (363-364): History and Fiction
The Forgotten Reign of the Emperor Jovian (363-364): History and Fiction
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Jovian, a former imperial bodyguard, reinvigorated the Roman Empire militarily, administratively, and religiously, restoring it after the failed reign of Julian. His legacy continued with his successors Valentinian I and Valens, especially in religion. Jan Willem Drijvers' newest edition tracks the intricacies of Jovian's election, offers a novel evaluation of his peace agreement with Shapur II, and examines his self-representation. The book challenges readers to rethink Jovian's reign and other imperial figures forgotten by history, revealing his role in Roman-Persian relations and the positioning of Edessa in the late antique world of Christendom.
Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
The Forgotten Reign of the Emperor Jovian (363-364): History and Fiction presents a fresh perspective on the brief rule of the Roman emperor. Jovian, a former imperial bodyguard, revitalized the Roman Empire through military, administrative, and religious reforms. His reign, spanning from 363 to 364, marked a significant turning point in Roman history, following the unsuccessful reign of Julian. Jovian reverted to the policies of Constantius II and Constantine the Great, leaving a lasting political legacy that endured with his successors, Valentinian I and Valens, particularly in the realm of religion. Jan Willem Drijvers' latest edition delves into the complexities of Jovian's election, offers a novel assessment of his peace agreement with Shapur II, and examines Jovian's self-representation. Despite ruling for only eight months, Jovian had an unexpected and remarkable afterlife. In the rarely studied and largely unknown historical fiction piece The Julian Romance, Jovian is portrayed as the ideal Christian emperor and a new Constantine. The Syriac Romance provides a surprising and different perspective on his personal associations and reign. The Forgotten Reign challenges readers to reevaluate Jovian's reign and other imperial figures often overlooked by history. Ultimately, the book sheds light on Jovian's legacy in Roman-Persian relations and the significance of Edessa in the late antique world of Christendom.
Dimension: 235 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197600702
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