num_pages: 432
description: The episcopate of Ambrose of Milan (374-97) is pivotal to understanding the developing relationship between the Christian Church and the Roman Empire in late antiquity. As bishop of Milan, Ambrose came into frequent contact with the highest levels of the imperial administration, including theemperors Gratian, Valentinian II, and Theodosius I themselves. He also exerted a degree of leadership in doctrinal matters over the bishops of northern Italy and adjacent regions. Any consideration of Ambrose's career must begin with his own writings. This volume presents some of his most important the tenth book of his collection of letters; the letters that are preserved outside his published collection (Epistulae extra collectionem); and his funeral speeches for Valentinian II and Theodosius I. They document not only his influence over the bishops of neighbouring cities, but also hiscelebrated conflicts with the imperial court over the altar of Victory at Rome, the imperial siege of churches in Milan
language: English
title: Ambrose of Milan: Political Letters and Speeches (TRANSLATED TEXTS FOR HISTORIANS, 43)
titlecomplete: Ambrose of Milan: Political Letters and Speeches (TRANSLATED TEXTS FOR HISTORIANS, 43) (Volume 43)
ratings_count: 4
publisher: Liverpool University Press