Julia (Professor of Ancient History at the Bonn Center Hillner
Helena Augusta: Mother of the Empire (WOMEN IN ANTIQUITY)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190875305
- author:
- Julia (Professor of Ancient History at the Bonn Center Hillner
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 23.7 x 15.8 x 3 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Biography, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Helena Augusta: Mother of the Empire offers a fresh perspective on the life of Flavia Iulia Helena, the mother of Constantine and one of the most influential women in Roman history. Julia Hillner's biography explores the complexities of Helena's story, from her rise to imperial prominence to the disruptions that shaped her life course. Through meticulous research, Hillner sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences of late Roman women, including those who lived under the shadow of male violence and shifting female relationships. This book provides a nuanced understanding of the roles of imperial women in Constantinian self-display and dynastic politics, revealing a fragile and non-linear life course even for an empress. By examining Helena's story within its historical context, Hillner reveals a rich and multifaceted portrait of a woman who defied convention and left a lasting legacy.
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