| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 329 pages : maps ; 25 cm |
| Summary |
Historian Brownworth presents an absorbing look at the forgotten Byzantine Empire, its surprising role in shaping Western civilization, and the lessons it holds for modern societies. |
| Note |
Maps on lining papers. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-307) and index. |
| Contents |
Prologue: Roman roots -- Diocletian's revolution -- Constantine and the Church ascendant -- The pagan counterstroke -- Barbarians and Christians -- A dreadful rumor from the West -- The fall of Rome -- The rise of Peter Sabbatius -- Nika! -- Of buildings and generals -- Yersinia pestis -- A Persian fire -- The house of war -- The image breakers -- The crumbling empire -- The turning tide -- The glorious House of Macedon -- The brilliant pretender -- Death and his nephew -- Basil the Bulgar slayer -- The march of folly -- The Comneni recovery -- Swords that drip with Christian blood -- The empire in exile -- The brilliant sunset -- The eternal emperor -- Epilogue: Byzantine embers -- Appendix: Emperors of Constantinople. |
| Subject |
Byzantine Empire -- History.
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Byzantine Empire -- Civilization.
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Civilization, Western -- History.
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Byzantine Empire -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.
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| Chronological Term |
Geschichte
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| ISBN |
9780307407955 hardback |
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0307407950 hardback |
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