Envoys and Political Communication in the Late Antique West 411 533

Examining The Role Of Envoys From The Establishment Of The First Barbarian Kingdoms In The West To The Eve Of Justinian''S Wars Of Reconquest This Study Reveals How Roman Imperial Administration Influenced New Patterns Of Political Interaction In The Earliest Medieval States. Close Analysis Of Sources With Special Interest In Embassies Offers Insight Into A Variety Of Genres: Chronicles Panegyrics Hagiographies Letters And Epitaphs. The Study Will Make A Significant Contribution To The Developing Field Of Ancient And Medieval Communication.