The Constantinian inheritance
Part I. The later fourth century. Emperors, usurpers and frontiers ; Towards a Christian empire ; Old Rome, new Rome
Part II. The long fifth century. Generalissimos and imperial courts ; Barbarians and Romans ; Church and state, piety and power ; Anastasius and the resurrection of imperial power ; Rome's heirs in the west
Part III. Longer-term trends. Urban continuity and change ; Economic patterns
Part IV. The age of Justinian. Justinian and the Roman past ; Justinian and the Christian present ; Justinian and the end of antiquity