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Introduction to Byzantium, 602-1453 provides students with an accessible guide to medieval Byzantium. Beginning with the near collapse of Byzantium in the seventh century, the book traces its survival and development through to its absorption by the Ottoman empire. As well as having an overall political narrative, the chapters cover a wide range of topics including society and economy, art and architecture, literature and education, military tactics and diplomacy, gender and education. They also explore themes that remain prominent and highly debated today, including relations between Islam and the West, the impact of the Crusades, the development of Russia, and the emergence of Orthodox Christianity. Comprehensively written, each chapter provides an overview of the particular period or topic, a summary of the ongoing historiographical debates, primary source material textboxes, further reading recommendations and a 'points to remember' section. Introduction to Byzantium, 602-453 provides students with a thorough introduction to the history of Byzantium and equips them with the tools to write successful analytical essays. It is essential reading for any student of the history of the Byzantine empire.Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor & Francis LTD
ISBN-139781138556430
eBay Product ID (ePID)24046652080
Product Key Features
Number of Pages298 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIntroduction to Byzantium, 602-1453
Publication Year2020
SubjectHistory
TypeTextbook
AuthorJonathan Harris
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height246 mm
Item Weight454 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJonathan Harris