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The article focuses on the vision of Constantine in relation to his religious convictions. This vision was supported by the Christian vision and was seen in Lactantius's De mortibus persecutorum and in Eusebius's panegyrical Vita Constantini. It notes that Constantine saw the appearance of a Christogram, a cross of light, solar halo and a crown in the heaven formed by light. It says that he has a personal relationship with the Highest Divinity and had the divine support which granted him the victory over Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge in Rome, Italy. A discussion of the halo theory, as well as the central interpretation of the pagan and Christian vision with regards to these vision-accounts, is also presented.

In the second half of the twelfth century Northampton was one of the largest and wealthiest towns in all England. This represented, however, only a transient phase, since by the early part of the fourteenth century the town had assumed a more modest position. As a result of a series of disastrous fires in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, little now survives to remind us of Northampton's former medieval glories, and its earlier development has been until recently but dimly perceived. Over the last decade, however, archaeological and other research has facilitated the identification of elements of continuity in the upper Nene basin (in which Northampton lies) stretching back several thousand years. In particular it is now possible to demonstrate that the late Saxon borough emerged as the culmination of a gradual evolutionary process throughout the Anglo-Saxon period rather than as the result of a single dramatic act of foundation. This has important implications for ideas relating to the re-emergence of towns in the ninth and tenth centuries and is particularly significant in that Northampton has no obvious major Romano-British antecedent. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The paper discusses the interpretation of the Great Depression and the policy decision making by four Harvard economists: Lauchlin B. Currie, Jacob Viner, John H. Williams, and Harry D. White. All were eminent scholars in the field of monetary and international economics, and were deeply involved in policy decisions during the New Deal. We will discuss how their Harvard training provided them with a common methodological and analytical perspective, and how this common perspective translated into specific policies when they moved from the academia to public service in the US administration. Their interpretation of the causes of the Great Depression and their policy proposals show the eclectic approach that these four economists had to monetary, fiscal, and economic analysis, and the points of contact with both the US monetarist tradition and the work of John Maynard Keynes. At the same time, this very eclecticism, far from making them part of the monetarist or the Keynesian schools, characterized them as a group of their own: a network of scholars who, by virtue of their studies and the evolution of their professional careers, developed a style of analysis and policy prescriptions that deeply influenced the nature of the New Deal. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The "Index of contents, volumes 1–50" from the journal "Anglo-Saxon England" is a valuable resource for researchers interested in Anglo-Saxon studies. It provides a comprehensive list of articles covering various topics such as history, literature, art, and culture, showcasing diverse perspectives and scholarly contributions. Scholars from different disciplines have contributed to this collection, offering unique insights into the rich and complex world of Anglo-Saxon England. This document serves as a useful tool for those looking to explore specific themes within the field of Anglo-Saxon studies. [Extracted from the article]

Keynes abandoned the theoretical approach used in the Treatise on Money, the fundamental equations approach, very soon after publishing the Treatise. One reason why he may have done so is discussed in this paper. Twice in 1931 someone pointed out to Keynes a third fundamental equation, one for the price of investment goods, an equation Keynes had not developed in the Treatise. This third fundamental equation may have shown Keynes that his fundamental equation approach may not be promising or fruitful. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Construction of the first transcontinental railroad, financed with large federal subsidies, is an important event in American history. Were the subsidies necessary to induce private investment in the railroad? The ex-ante investment decision examined uses contemporary reports and a simulation model to show that investors expected the railroad to be profitable. Evidence also shows that the railroad created political conflicts in Congress between the North and South. The secession removed the South as a disputant in Congress, reducing short-term political conflict but not long-term conflict. Subsidies reduced political risk, rather than transport market failure, and encouraged private investment. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

This bibliography is meant to include all books, articles and significant reviews published in any branch of Anglo–Saxon studies during 1985. It excludes reprints unless they contain new material. It will be continued annually. The year of publication of a book or article is 1985 unless otherwise stated. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

This bibliography is meant to include all books, articles and significant reviews published in any branch of Anglo-Saxon studies during 1980. It excludes reprints unless they contain new material. It will be continued annually. The year of publication of a book or article is 1980 unless otherwise stated. There is a separate section for onomastic studies for the first time. The arrangement and the pages on which the sections begin are as follows: [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]