Patrick Hurley

Patrick Hurley is an Instructor in the Department of History at the University of Alabama. His research focuses on Roman Republican and Imperial political/military history, the Imperial Roman Army, Roman historiography, and Early Byzantine political/religious history (AD284-717). He also studies the early medieval papacy and Italy. His current projects analyze Roman strategic perceptions of Ctesiphon and civilian support dynamics in Carausius' revolt in Britain.

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Research interests include Roman military strategy evolution, late antique political transitions, and the intersection of religion and power in antiquity. His publications engage with Aurelian's persecution narratives and reassessments of key events like Valerian's capture.

No listed grants or scientific awards. Courses taught include Western Civilization, Comparative World Civilization, and Greek history.

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