HIST 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: The War Lord, Long Hair, Hair Gel
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From 313 to 324 constantine consolidated his power in the west. He was also starting to think of how to take power in the east as well. Constantine claimed to be christian, but he put off his baptism until. He continued to hold the pontifex maximus and allowed the pagans continue to worship in their own way. When he got the chance, he con scated gold and valuables from the temples. By 324 constantine had defeated licinius and became sole emperor. He decided to make is capital in the east to rebuilt byzantium calling it constantinople. Constantinople was dedicated 11 may, 330, with religious ceremonies and a few pagan ones. Palace and basilica (symbolizes partnership of the church and state). Walls protected the city from attack by land. It had its own senate house and the famous hippodrome (race track). A place where the emperor was visible to people. In front of the palace was a public square called.
