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An interpretation of Ambrose, bishop of Milan from 374 to 397. It reveals Ambrose's manipulation of events without making him too Machiavellian. It presents a study of the politics and history of the Christian church and the Roman Empire in that period. It traces the chronology of Ambrose's public activity.

Table of Contents
List of Figures List of Abbreviations Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1. The Reluctant Bishop Chapter 2. Consolidation Chapter 3. Ambrose and Gratian Chapter 4. Persecution Chapter 5. Ambrose's People, I: Master of Ceremonies Chapter 6. Ambrose's People, II: Friends and Influence Chapter 7. Ambrose and Theodosius Chapter 8. Sanctity Bibliography Index

Ambrose of Milan

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 13/12/1994
      ISBN13: 9780520084612, 978-0520084612
      ISBN10: 0520084616

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An interpretation of Ambrose, bishop of Milan from 374 to 397. It reveals Ambrose's manipulation of events without making him too Machiavellian. It presents a study of the politics and history of the Christian church and the Roman Empire in that period. It traces the chronology of Ambrose's public activity.

      Table of Contents
      List of Figures List of Abbreviations Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1. The Reluctant Bishop Chapter 2. Consolidation Chapter 3. Ambrose and Gratian Chapter 4. Persecution Chapter 5. Ambrose's People, I: Master of Ceremonies Chapter 6. Ambrose's People, II: Friends and Influence Chapter 7. Ambrose and Theodosius Chapter 8. Sanctity Bibliography Index

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