Theodosius I and the Christianization of the Roman Empire

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This lecture explores pivotal moments in late Roman history, beginning with Isaac the Monk's warnings to Emperor Valens, the catastrophic Battle of Adrianople, and the rise of Theodosius I as a stabilizing force. It examines political turmoil with Gratian's death and Magnus Maximus' rebellion, Theodosius' advocacy for Nicene Christianity, and his victory against Eugenius in the West. Theodosius' policies mark a cultural shift and the end of a unified empire, leading to its division under his...