: Also readily available for the personal reading lists of students, academia, and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject, "Justinian II: The Roman Emperor Who Lost his Nose and his Throne and Regained Both" is an exceptional, well written, exhaustively researched, and detailed biography that is very highly recommended for personal, community, college, and university library Ancient Roman Biography & History collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists. Read the full review [link=http://www.midwestbookreview.com/lbw/jan_22.htm#biography]here[/link]
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Greece & Rome, Volume 86: Issue 2 - Journal of Classics Teaching

Flavius Valerius Constantinus (Constantine I , also called the Great) was a Roman Emperor from 306 to 337 AD. He is perhaps best known as the first Christian Emperor of Rome and many of the books written about him, focus on his conversion and its effects on the world, A new book by Ian Hughes, does something different, as his title says, A Military History of Constantine the Great (Pen & Sword Military 2020.) Hughes’ story really starts at the end of the 3rd Century when the Roman empire seemed to be exploding – emperors coming and going, usually under the knives of their bodyguards. Emperor Diocletian began a series of reforms that led to what is called the Tetrarchy where east and west Rome were rules over by an Augustus and a Caesar (aka co-Augustus.) He also brought about multiple military reforms as well. Hughes starts his story here then shows Constantine emerging into it. I was surprised to learn that Constantine was not always in and part of the Eastern Roman Empire. He actually.. Read more
John D. Burtt

This is a good read, clearly laid out, and with an open and frank discussion of the (multiple) places where the historical record is unclear, contradictory, or otherwise unreliable, and the author's best judgement has been used. If you've an interest in the history of the decline of the western Roman empire, and the struggles to preserve it against that decline, it is well worth checking out.
NetGalley, Adam Windsor

An interesting read. I like history and when I saw this title, I was very intrigued. Upon reading it, it held my interest and kept me reading until I finished it in one sitting.
NetGalley, Norma Carroll