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Byzantines
Contributor(s): Cameron (Author)
ISBN: 1405198338     ISBN-13: 9781405198332
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
OUR PRICE:   $31.63  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: November 2009
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Annotation: This book introduces the reader to the complex history, ethnicity, and identity of the Byzantines. Brings Byzantium - often misconstrued as a vanished successor to the classical world - to the forefront of European history Focuses on the Byzantine people - their identity, ethnicity, and culture Explores the importance of Byzantium as a meeting point between Islam and Christianity Deconstructs stereotypes surrounding Byzantium Beautifully illustrated with photographs and maps
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Europe - Medieval
- History | Middle East - Turkey & Ottoman Empire
- History | Byzantine Empire
Dewey: 949.502
LCCN: 2010291662
Series: Peoples of Europe
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.95 lbs) 304 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453)
- Cultural Region - Turkey
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region - Greece
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:

Winner of the 2006 John D. Criticos Prize

This book introduces the reader to the complex history, ethnicity, and identity of the Byzantines.

  • This volume brings Byzantium - often misconstrued as a vanished successor to the classical world - to the forefront of European history
  • Deconstructs stereotypes surrounding Byzantium
  • Beautifully illustrated with photographs and maps