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A Short History of Byzantium (Paperback)
by John Julius Norwich (Author) "In the beginning was the word - surely one of the most magically resonant place-names in all history..." (more)
Key Phrases: Golden Horn, Asia Minor, Black Sea (more...)
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The Byzantine Empire, one of its most eminent students reminds us, lasted "for a total of 1,123 years and 18 days," which is an astonishing duration matched by only a few others. Condensing Norwich's three-volume history, this overview captures the splendor and strangeness of Byzantine rule, marked by family intrigues, constant warfare, political and religious strife, and personal ambition--a "somewhat lurid background," as Norwich modestly declares in passing. Norwich is a master of the telling vignette. In one, he writes of imperial guards made up of "Anglo-Saxons who had left their country in disgust after Hastings and had taken service with Byzantium." Facing a Norman enemy in southern Italy, these Anglo-Saxons exacted terrible vengeance until the Normans rallied under the leadership of a fearless woman, one Sichelgaita, and massacred their enemy. Norwich's book abounds in similarly surprising and absorbing episodes. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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YA?A condensation of Norwich's three-volume study of the Byzantine Empire. It is the story of a civilization that flourished economically, militarily, and, most importantly, as a center for culture and the arts while the rest of Europe struggled through the Dark and Middle Ages. Despite the empire being the most powerful nation in Europe for over 1000 years, its history reads like a soap opera?with grand intrigue, despotic rulers, madmen, conquests, betrayals, religious schism, crusades, and eventual decline. The book is massive in scope and although every other ruler seems to be named either Constantine, Constantius, or Constans, the book is surprisingly easy to read. Detailed maps; charts showing the lineage of the major personalities; and lists of emperors, sultans, and popes help readers keep track of who was who and where the major events took place. An extensive index makes this book useful as a reference tool.?Robert Burnham, R. E. Lee High School, Springfield, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage (December 29, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0679772693
  • ISBN-13: 978-0679772699
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars 85 customer reviews (85 customer reviews)
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In the beginning was the word - surely one of the most magically resonant place-names in all history. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Golden Horn, Asia Minor, Black Sea, Michael Palaeologus, Roman Empire, John Tzimisces, John Cantacuzenus, Bardas Phocas, Nicephorus Phocas, True Cross, Church of the Holy Apostles, Great Palace, John Palaeologus, Land Walls, Manuel Comnenus, Alp Arslan, Emperor of Byzantium, Alexius Comnenus, Leo Phocas, Romanus Lecapenus, Byzantine Empire, Emperor of the Romans, Fourth Crusade, Isaac Comnenus, Stephen Dushan
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