Scope Of Chapter 17
In The West from Decline And Fall

Foundation of Constantinople; Political system of Constantine; Military Discipline – Palace – Finances

Event
AD 324 Design of a New Capital– Situation of Byzantium Description of Constantinople –Bosphorus –Port of Constantinople –Propontis –Hellespont –Advantages of Constantinople –Foundation of the City – Extent –Progress of the Work –Edifices –Population –Privileges
AD 330 or 334 Dedication
AD 300–500 Form of Government in the Roman Empire–Hierarchy of the State–3 Ranks of Honour
4 Divisions of Office
1 2 3 4 Consuls Praetorian Praefects Military Officers 7 Ministers of the Palace Praefects of Rome & Constantinople Distinction of the Troops 1 Chamberlain 2 Master of the Offices 3 Quaestor 4 Public Treasurer 5 Private Treasurer 6–7 Counts of the Domestics Proconsuls, Vice-Praefects, etc. Reduction of the Legions Patricians Governors of the Provinces Difficulty of Levies Profession of the Law Increase of Barbarian Auxiliaries