Poroci cara Konstansa I u istorijama 4. veka
The Vices of Emperor Constans I in the Fourth Century Histories

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to analyze the negative characteristics of the Roman emperor Constans I (337–350), according to the earliest preserved information from the late 4th century histories of Aurelius Victor, Eutropius, Pseudo-Victor and Eunapius of Sardis. The earliest account of Constans’ downfall is around 361 recorded by Aurelius Victor in his short history De Caesaribus. Victor wrote that Constans became more arrogant and aggressive after he defeated his elder brother Constantine II in 340. Also, he was not cautious enough for his young age, was hated due to his bad subordinates and did not respect his soldiers properly. But, the most outrageous fact was, according to Victor, that the emperor had homosexual affinity towards his young and attractive barbarian hostages...

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