WILLIAM LEWIS, Division of Empire: The Reign of the Sons of Constantine (Oxford Studies in Late Antiquity). New York: Oxford University Press, 2024. Pp. xi + 227, illus., genealogical table. ISBN 9780197745144 (hbk), 9780197745168 (epub): £78.00.

Key Points

• To explore the political and historical significance of the reign of the Sons of Constantine during Late Antiquity.
• Literary analysis of primary and secondary sources related to the period
• Presentation of genealogical tables to illustrate succession dynamics
• Illustrative examples from historical events
• Detailed insights into the political fragmentation of the empire
• Analysis of key figures and their influence on the empire's structure
• Discussion of the lasting impacts of Constantine's lineage on later governance