Foundation of Constantinople — Political system of Constantine — Military Discipline — The Palace — The Finances | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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324 | Design of a New Capital— Situation of Byzantium—Description of Constantinople —The Bosphorus —The Port of Constantinople —The Propontis —The Hellespont —Advantages of Constantinople —Foundation of the City —Its Extent —Progress of the Work —Edifices —Population —Privileges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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330 or 334 | Dedication | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
300-500 | Form of Government in the Roman Empire—Hierarchy of the State—Three Ranks of Honour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Agents, or Official Spies— Use of Torture—Finances—
The General Tribute, or Indiction—
Assessed in the Form of a Capitation Capitation on Trade and Industry—Free Gifts—Conclusion |
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