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Harper Torchbooks (1961), Paperback, 188 pages
Description
This is an account of Byzantine culture, from the foundation of the Empire in 330 to its downfall in 1453. The book is devoted to the history of the Byzantine Empire and to short essays on various aspects of its political, religious and cultural life.
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LibraryThing member Essa
This slim volume is a pleasant introduction to Byzantium, providing not only an overview of the politics, but discussing topics such as religion, art, literature, daily life, and the Empire's relations with its neighbors. Alas, no pictures, but a list of rulers and a map provide assistance, and a
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LibraryThing member drsabs
This short book manages to pack in a lot of factual information and insightful conceptual analysis. It requires a close read but is well worth it. See also my review of Runciman’s Byzantine Civilization.
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Torchbooks TB 1057
also World University Library
also World University Library
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