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The Rise of Constantine the Great: Rome's Savior and Reformer
In all of history, few figures have reshaped the world as profoundly as Constantine the Great. Born amidst the chaos of a divided Roman Empire, Constantine emerged not only as a formidable warrior and shrewd politician but as the emperor who would forever alter the course of Western civilization. His vision went beyond mere conquest; he forged a new path for the empire, blending politics, religion, and culture into a legacy that still reverberates today. Constantine's reign marked the dawn of a new era, one where the shadow of the cross loomed over the Roman world.
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Constantine the Great and the Long Road to Greatness
Thanks to conflicting sources, we can’t be sure exactly when Constantine (or Gaius Flavius Valerius Constantinus, to give him his full name) was born. Estimates put the date at somewhere between 272 and 285 AD, at Naissus in present-day Syria.
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