Histoire du Bas-Empire. Tome 04

Name: Histoire du Bas-Empire. Tome 04
Author: Charles Le Beau

By Charles Le Beau

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The narrative surveys political intrigues and court conspiracies against imperial rulers, detailing plots, divination practices used to predict succession, arrests, trials, and executions; it examines the influence and downfall of powerful courtiers and the persecution of philosophers. It recounts diplomatic and military episodes in neighboring regions, including Armenian affairs, negotiations with the Persian king, assassinations, and frontier disturbances. The work also presents imperial legislation and administrative responses under Valentinian and Gratien, and offers an account of nomadic incursions: origins, customs, and movements of the Huns and Alans, and the consequent displacement and engagements of Gothic peoples along the Danube.

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Charles Le Beau

Charles Le Beau was a French historian best known for his extensive work "Histoire du Bas-Empire," a multi-volume examination of the history of the Roman Empire during its decline. His scholarship provides valuable insights into the political, social, and cultural transformations of the period. Le Beau's detailed narrative and analysis contribute significantly to the understanding of late antiquity, making his work a notable reference for students and scholars of history. His writings reflect a commitment to thorough research and a deep engagement with the complexities of historical events.