Encyclopedia Of The Byzantine Empire

Author : Jennifer Lawler
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476609294

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Encyclopedia of the Byzantine Empire by Jennifer Lawler Pdf

The Middle Ages as they were lived in Eastern Europe are covered in this encyclopedia. An introduction provides an overview of the Byzantine Empire—what life was like, what people wore and ate, how families were formed and cared for, and how the so-called Eastern Empire differed from its Western counterpart. Over 1500 entries, from Adrianopolis to Zoë, embrace a broad range of topics. Illustrations include genealogies of Byzantine rulers, maps of the Empire at various stages, and photographs of Byzantine buildings and art. A pronunciation guide, a note about transliteration and spelling, genealogical charts, a chronology of emperors, a glossary, a suggested readings list, and an index are also included.

Author : James Francis LePree,Ljudmila Djukic
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440851469

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The Byzantine Empire by James Francis LePree,Ljudmila Djukic Pdf

An indispensable resource for investigating the history of the Byzantine Empire, this book provides a comprehensive summary of its overall development as well as its legacy in the modern world. The existence and development of Byzantium covers more than a millennium and coincides with one of the darkest periods of European history. Unfortunately, the Empire's achievements and brightest moments remain largely unknown except to Byzantine scholars. Through reference entries and primary source documents, this encyclopedia provides essential information about the Byzantine Empire from the reign of Diocletian to the Fall of Constantinople. The reference entries are grouped in eight topical sections on the most significant aspects of the history of the Byzantine Empire. These sections include individuals, key events, key places, the military, objects and artifacts, administration and organization, government and politics, and groups and organizations. Each section begins with an overview essay and contains approximately thirty entries on carefully selected topics. The entries conclude with suggestions for further reading along with cross-references., A selection of primary source documents gives readers first-hand accounts of the Byzantine world.

Author : James Francis LaPree,Ljudmila Djukic
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Byzantine Empire
ISBN : 1440851484

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The Byzantine Empire by James Francis LaPree,Ljudmila Djukic Pdf

"An indispensable resource for investigating the history of the Byzantine Empire, this book provides a comprehensive summary of its overall development as well as its legacy in the modern world"--

Author : James Francis LePree Ph.D.,Ljudmila Djukic
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 613 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216057369

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The Byzantine Empire [2 volumes] by James Francis LePree Ph.D.,Ljudmila Djukic Pdf

An indispensable resource for investigating the history of the Byzantine Empire, this book provides a comprehensive summary of its overall development as well as its legacy in the modern world. The existence and development of Byzantium covers more than a millennium and coincides with one of the darkest periods of European history. Unfortunately, the Empire's achievements and brightest moments remain largely unknown except to Byzantine scholars. Through reference entries and primary source documents, this encyclopedia provides essential information about the Byzantine Empire from the reign of Diocletian to the Fall of Constantinople. The reference entries are grouped in eight topical sections on the most significant aspects of the history of the Byzantine Empire. These sections include individuals, key events, key places, the military, objects and artifacts, administration and organization, government and politics, and groups and organizations. Each section begins with an overview essay and contains approximately thirty entries on carefully selected topics. The entries conclude with suggestions for further reading along with cross-references., A selection of primary source documents gives readers first-hand accounts of the Byzantine world.

Author : John Hutchins Rosser
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810875678

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Historical Dictionary of Byzantium by John Hutchins Rosser Pdf

The Byzantine Empire dates back to Constantine the Great, the first Christian ruler of the Roman Empire, who, in 330 AD, moved the imperial capital from Rome to a port city in modern-day Turkey, which he then renamed Constantinople in his honor. From its founding, the Byzantine Empire was a major anchor of east-west trade, and culture, art, architecture, and the economy all prospered in the newly Christian empire. As Byzantium moved into the middle and late period, Greek became the official language of both church and state and the Empire's cultural and religious influence extended well beyond its boundaries. In the mid-15th century, the Ottoman Turks put an end to 1,100 years of Byzantine history by capturing Constantinople, but the Empire's legacy in art, culture, and religion endured long after its fall. In this revised and updated second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Byzantium, author John H. Rosser introduces both the general reader and the researcher to the history of the Byzantine Empire. This comprehensive dictionary includes detailed, alphabetical entries on key figures, ideas, places, and themes related to Byzantine art, history, and religion, and the second edition contains numerous additional entries on broad topics such as transportation and gender, which were less prominent in the previous edition. An expanded introduction introduces the reader to Byzantium and a guide to further sources and suggested readings can be found in the extensive bibliography that follows the entries. A basic chronology and various maps and illustrations are also included in the dictionary. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Byzantium.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : World history
ISBN : 193378265X

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Berkshire Encyclopedia of World History: Abraham-Byzantine Empire by Anonim Pdf

"An integrated view of the history of our global community from a 21st-century perspective, with a focus on environmental and social issues. The 580 articles, edited and written by scholars around the world, examine connections and interactions made over time (and across cultures and locales) through trade, warfare, migration, religion, and diplomacy"--Provided by publisher.

Author : John Block Friedman,Kristen Mossler Figg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135590949

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Trade, Travel, and Exploration in the Middle Ages by John Block Friedman,Kristen Mossler Figg Pdf

Trade, Travel, and Exploration: An Encyclopedia is a reference book that covers the peoples, places, technologies, and intellectual concepts that contributed to trade, travel and exploration during the Middle Ages, from the years A.D. 525 to 1492.

Author : Ga ́bor A ́goston,Bruce Alan Masters
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438110257

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Encyclopedia of the Ottoman Empire by Ga ́bor A ́goston,Bruce Alan Masters Pdf

Presents a comprehensive A-to-Z reference to the empire that once encompassed large parts of the modern-day Middle East, North Africa, and southeastern Europe.

Author : Aryeh Graboïs
Publisher : Conran Octopus
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X000173226

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Medieval Civilization by Aryeh Graboïs Pdf

Author : Norman F. Cantor
Publisher : Viking Adult
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021947820

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The Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages by Norman F. Cantor Pdf

Covers all aspects of the Middle Ages, from Europe to the Far East, exploring the lives of the great people of the age, including Dante and Chaucer.

Author : John Block Friedman,Kristen Mossler Figg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1592 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351661317

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Routledge Revivals: Trade, Travel and Exploration in the Middle Ages (2000) by John Block Friedman,Kristen Mossler Figg Pdf

First published in 2000, Trade, Travel, and Exploration: An Encyclopedia covers the people, places, technologies, and intellectual concepts that contributed to trade, travel and exploration during the Middle Ages, from the years C.E. 525 to 1492. This comprehensive reference work contains entries on a large number of subjects, including familiar topics such as the voyages of Columbus and Marco Polo, and also information that is more difficult to find, for example, the traditions of travel among Muslim women and the influence of Viking travel on navigation and geographical knowledge. Bringing together more than 175 scholars from a variety of disciplines, it minimizes Eurocentric bias and offers extensive coverage of such topics as travel within Inner Asia, Mongol society, and the spread of Buddhism. Including an extensive map program and more than 125 illustrations, as well as bibliographies, a comprehensive index and "see also" references, Medieval Trade, Travel, and Exploration is a valuable reference guide for undergraduate and graduate students, scholars and also the general reader.

Author : Judith Herrin
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781400832736

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Byzantium by Judith Herrin Pdf

Byzantium. The name evokes grandeur and exoticism—gold, cunning, and complexity. In this unique book, Judith Herrin unveils the riches of a quite different civilization. Avoiding a standard chronological account of the Byzantine Empire's millennium—long history, she identifies the fundamental questions about Byzantium—what it was, and what special significance it holds for us today. Bringing the latest scholarship to a general audience in accessible prose, Herrin focuses each short chapter around a representative theme, event, monument, or historical figure, and examines it within the full sweep of Byzantine history—from the foundation of Constantinople, the magnificent capital city built by Constantine the Great, to its capture by the Ottoman Turks. She argues that Byzantium's crucial role as the eastern defender of Christendom against Muslim expansion during the early Middle Ages made Europe—and the modern Western world—possible. Herrin captivates us with her discussions of all facets of Byzantine culture and society. She walks us through the complex ceremonies of the imperial court. She describes the transcendent beauty and power of the church of Hagia Sophia, as well as chariot races, monastic spirituality, diplomacy, and literature. She reveals the fascinating worlds of military usurpers and ascetics, eunuchs and courtesans, and artisans who fashioned the silks, icons, ivories, and mosaics so readily associated with Byzantine art. An innovative history written by one of our foremost scholars, Byzantium reveals this great civilization's rise to military and cultural supremacy, its spectacular destruction by the Fourth Crusade, and its revival and final conquest in 1453.

Author : Donker Van Heel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1459 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317456315

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World History by Donker Van Heel Pdf

Peter deLeon argues that while it is often individuals who actually engage in political corruption, it is the US political system that condones or encourages such actions. Once this perspective is recognised, one can begin to understand ways in which the costs of corruption might be alleviated.

Author : Richard Ernest Dupuy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1432 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Military history
ISBN : STANFORD:36105080592145

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The Encyclopedia of Military History by Richard Ernest Dupuy Pdf

Author : René Huyghe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Art
ISBN : 0600023575

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Larousse Encyclopedia of Byzantine and Medieval Art by René Huyghe Pdf