Palgrave Advances in Byzantine History by J. Harris (English) Hardcover Book

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Over the past fifty years, the history and culture of the Byzantine empire has ceased to be the preserve of a few scholars and is now taught and debated in universities all over the world.

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Over the past fifty years, the history and culture of the Byzantine empire has ceased to be the preserve of a few scholars and is now taught and debated in universities all over the world. This book provides an introduction to the source material and to the very best recent writing on the empire's political history (306-1453), its art, army, religion, literature and economy. Recent developments in gender studies and archaeology are also explored. The book will be of interest to university students and anyone interested in understanding the ongoing debates about this mysterious and perplexing yet fascinating society.

Back Cover

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Author Biography

JONATHAN HARRIS is Senior Lecturer in Byzantine History at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. His publications include Greek migr?s in the West, 1400-1520 (1995) and Byzantium and the Crusades (2003). His research interests centre on the relations between Byzantium and Western Europe, particularly during the Crusades and the Italian Renaissance.

Table of Contents

Political History (306-602); R.Mathisen Political History (602-1025); S.Tougher Political History (1025-1204); P.Stephenson Political History (1204-1453); J.Harris Gender; D.Smythe Art; C.Barber Church; J.Baun Army and Defence; W.Treadgold Literature; A.Littlewood Economy; A.Harvey Monasticism; A.Talbot Archaeology; K.Dark

Review

'A comprehensive and entertaining introduction to the world of Byzantium, this guide provides an accessible overview of the politics, religion and culture of the East Roman Empire from the beginning of the fourth century to 1453. Offering surveys of both primary sources and the most recent scholarship, it will be a valuable tool for all students of Byzantium.' - Dr Fiona Haarer, Classics Department, King's College London, University of London'...essential for the future progress and coherence of the field.' - Anthony Kaldellis, Department of Greek and Latin, Ohio State University'...an indispensable teaching tool.' - Professor Michael John Angold, School of History and Classics, University of Edinburgh

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'A comprehensive and entertaining introduction to the world of Byzantium, this guide provides an accessible overview of the politics, religion and culture of the East Roman Empire from the beginning of the fourth century to 1453. Offering surveys of both primary sources and the most recent scholarship, it will be a valuable tool for all students of Byzantium.' - Dr Fiona Haarer, Classics Department, King's College London, University of London '...essential for the future progress and coherence of the field.' - Anthony Kaldellis, Department of Greek and Latin, Ohio State University '...an indispensable teaching tool.' - Professor Michael John Angold, School of History and Classics, University of Edinburgh

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This Guide provides an introduction to the source material and to the very best recent writing on the Byzantine empire's political history (306-1453), its art, army, religion, literature and economy. Recent developments in gender studies and archaeology are also explored. The book will be of interest to students and anyone interested in understanding the ongoing debates about this mysterious and fascinating society.

Details ISBN1403915024 Year 2005 ISBN-10 1403915024 ISBN-13 9781403915023 Format Hardcover Series Palgrave Advances Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Place of Publication Gordonsville Country of Publication United States Short Title PALGRAVE ADVANCES IN BYZANTINE Language English Media Book Pages 252 Edition 2005th DEWEY 949.502 DOI 10.1604/9781403915023 AU Release Date 2005-04-01 NZ Release Date 2005-04-01 US Release Date 2005-04-01 UK Release Date 2005-04-01 Illustrations XIII, 252 p. Author J. Harris Publisher Palgrave USA Edition Description 2005 ed. Publication Date 2005-04-01 Alternative 9781403915030 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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