Late Roman Government & Economy

How an Emperor Should look...

(Constantine)

(Valentian I)

How an emeperor should act...

Clemency to those within; violence against those without

Emperor Valentinian coin; reverse show him dragging a captive by the hair!

At the Games:  Theodosius presiding over the races

Honorius, a "child emperor," son of Theodosius I

Late Roman Economy & Society

The Basis of Wealth:  the land & its produce

Rural Villas

Euergetism:  city infrasturcture paid for by donations of the wealthy

The Good Life:

Something New:  The Wealth of the Church

Liturgical Vessels