Author : Dionysios Stathakopoulos
Release : 2023-06-15
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 439/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis A Short History of the Byzantine Empire by : Dionysios Stathakopoulos
Download or read book A Short History of the Byzantine Empire written by Dionysios Stathakopoulos. This book was released on 2023-06-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incorporating the latest scholarly developments to offer an in-depth account of the history of the Byzantine Empire, this revised edition sheds new light on the Empire's culture, theology, and economic and socio-political spheres. Charting from the Empire's origins, to its expansion and influence over the Mediterranean, later revival, and eventual fall this book covers more than 1,000 years of history. With analysis of the Empire's changing social infrastructure, key events, and the broader cultural environment, Stathakopoulos expertly analyses how and why it became a powerhouse of literature, art, theology and learning, whilst also examining its aftermath and afterlife and enduring significance today. Drawing on a variety of English and non-English sources, in addition to a plethora of visual and textual materials, this book is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.
