Written in the fourth century by Eusebius of Caesarea — the bishop, scholar, and eyewitness known as the father of church history — The Life of Constantine is one of the most influential portraits of a ruler ever composed. Part biography, part celebration, it tells the story of Constantine the Great: his rise to power, the vision of the cross that tradition says changed his life, the end of persecution, the Council of Nicaea, and the building of the holy places of Jerusalem. This new edition renders Eusebius's classic in clear, present-day English while remaining faithful to the original's meaning and spirit. Readers will meet a complex world in which faith and empire meet, and a writer who shaped how generations understood the first Christian emperor. An introduction, glossary, and reading guide make this an inviting entry point for modern readers. Part of The Sacred Wisdom Library.