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Constantine the Great

Constantine was the first Roman emperor to profess Christianity. His sponsorship of the religion would radically alter its fortunes and shape the character of the Church for centuries to come.
Constantine the Great
This profile of Constantine offers significant facts, dates, and links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Constantine the Great in Print
Books about the life and reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, the first Christian emperor of Rome.
Constantine the Great Image Gallery
Photos of statues, mosaics, and paintings by later artists depicting scenes in the life of the Emperor Constantine.
Constantine the Great - Emperor Constantine I
Concise and informative profile of Constantine by About.com Guide to Ancient/Classical History, N.S. Gill. Also links to additional useful information about Constantine and the Roman Empire at the Ancient/Classical History GuideSite.
Battle of the Milvian Bridge
Concise overview of the battle that helped Constantine consolidate his hold over the Western Roman Empire, by About.com Guide to Military History, Kennedy Hickman.
Constantine the Great
Fairly in-depth article by Charles G. Herbermann & Georg Grupp at the Catholic Encyclopedia focuses on the emperor's contribution to Christianity.
Constantine I (306 - 337 A.D.)
Substantive, well-referenced biography of the emperor by Hans A. Pohlsander at De Imperatoribus Romanis.
Constantine the Great, c.274-337
Brief bio by Steven Kreis at The History Guide.
The Life of Emperor Constantine by Eusebius of Caesarea
Sixteen chapters are highlighted by some nice images, at the Holy Sepulchre site at Christus Rex.

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