The Reign of Constantius II

This book examines the dynastic, political and cultural impact of Constantius' reign as a member of the Constantinian family on the later empire, first as a joint ruler with his brothers and then as sole Augustus.

Chapter 1 Introduction: The Roman Empire of Constantine's Sons / Chapter 2 Seeing and Reading the Sons of Constantine / Chapter 3 Writing Constantius II / Chapter 4 Making and Shaping a Dynasty / Chapter 5 Upholding the Legacy: The Dynasty between 340-350 / Chapter 6 New Faces, Old Enemies / Chapter 7 Sole Augustus / Chapter 8 War and Little Peace: Constantius II's Final Years / Chapter 9 Afterword: A Funeral and a Usurpation / Bibliography