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De Gruyter - The Emperor's House: Palaces from Augustus to Absolutism

Name: De Gruyter - The Emperor's House: Palaces from Augustus to Absolutism
Brand: De Gruyter
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Explore the transformation of imperial power through the history of architectural design. This volume examines how the emperor's residence on the Palatine evolved from a simple patrician domus into the central hub for state administration. Readers will learn how elaborate ceremonial access to the imperial family created a system of privilege that helped strengthen centralized authority. The book traces these developments through the era of Constantine, who applied this architectural model to his new capital under a Christian framework. It details how the palace was redesigned to reflect the emperor as God's representative, turning the residence into an imitation of heaven. Even as the Western and Near Eastern empires faced loss, the Palace in Constantinople remained a significant historical site. This work provides a deep look at how urban spaces and palace structures shaped the political and religious identity of an era.

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Traces the evolution of the imperial residence from the original patrician domus to a central state administration hub.

Examines how ceremonial access and palace design helped establish a system of privilege and centralized power.

Analyzes the architectural shift under Constantine and the integration of Christian themes into imperial spaces.

Explores the concept of the palace as an imitation of heaven and the emperor as a divine representative.

Provides historical context regarding the preservation of the Palace in Constantinople following the loss of the Western empire.

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Brand: De Gruyter
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 3110331632
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Types of Architecture
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 August 2015
Listed Since: 05 December 2014

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