I wasn't that familiar with this Emperor - a successful solder at a time when Rome had too many duds. Hughes can't make Constantinus come alive as a person, but does make a case that he was a lost opportunity - if he'd lived longer he could've held the empire together through some tough times. Good to see him get a book. I did get confused with all the names. Stand out support characters are Galla Palicidia (Emperor's daughter who went through a lot) and Athaulf (Galla's first husband, goth king), Alaric (who sacked rome but seemed attached to it).
Typically well researched and cleanly written by Hughes.
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