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The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Byzantium: A Very Short Introduction by Peter Sarris From the fourth to the fifteenth century AD the Byzantine Empire flourished as a powerful economic, cultural, and military force, whose influence stretched from Spain to Egypt. Peter Sarris explores the fusion of Greek and Roman civilization at the heart of the Byzantine Empire, and charts its struggle for survival against external challenges. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description After surviving the fifth century fall of the Western European Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire flourished as one of the most powerful economic, cultural, and military forces in Europe for a thousand years.In this Very Short Introduction Peter Sarris introduces the reader to the unique fusion of Roman political culture, Greek intellectual tradition and Christian faith that took place in the imperial capital of Byzantium under theemperor Constantine and his heirs. Using examples from Byzantine architecture, art and literature, Sarris shows how their legacy was re-worked and re-invented in the centuries ahead, in the face of externalchallenges and threats. Charting the impact of warfare with the Persian and Islamic worlds to the east, Sarris explores the creativity of Byzantine statecraft and strategy, as well as the empire's repeated (but ultimately forlorn) attempts to enlist aid from the Christian powers of Western Europe to ensure its survival. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. Thesepocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topicshighly readable. Notes Explores the fusion of Greek and Roman civilization at the heart of the Byzantine Empire and charts its struggle for survival against external challenges. Author Biography Peter Sarris was educated at St Albans School and Balliol College, Oxford, where he read Modern History, specialising in Byzantine and medieval topics. In 1993 he was elected to a Prize Fellowship at All Souls College, and since 2000 he has taught at the University of Cambridge, where he is currently Reader in Late Roman, Medieval and Byzantine History and a Fellow of Trinity College. His previous books include Empires of Faith - The Fall of Rome to the Rise ofIslam (OUP, 2011). Table of Contents 1: What was Byzantium?2: Constantinople, 'the ruling city'3: From antiquity to the middle ages4: Byzantium and Islam5: Strategies for survival6: Text, image, space, and spirit7: End of empireFurther readingIndex Review a broad perspective on Byzantine history which will be useful for readers with some background in the topic who want to learn more. * Paul England, Medieval Warfare *thorough and informative * Northern Echo, Stephen Craggs *a brilliantly distilled introduction to the idea of Byzantium, its reality and its legacy. * Adrian Spooner, Classics for All * Promotional An exploration of the fusion of Greek and Roman civilization at the heart of the Byzantine Empire Long Description After surviving the fifth century fall of the Western European Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire flourished as one of the most powerful economic, cultural, and military forces in Europe for a thousand years.In this Very Short Introduction Peter Sarris introduces the reader to the unique fusion of Roman political culture, Greek intellectual tradition and Christian faith that took place in the imperial capital of Byzantium under theemperor Constantine and his heirs. Using examples from Byzantine architecture, art and literature, Sarris shows how their legacy was re-worked and re-invented in the centuries ahead, in the face of externalchallenges and threats. Charting the impact of warfare with the Persian and Islamic worlds to the east, Sarris explores the creativity of Byzantine statecraft and strategy, as well as the empire's repeated (but ultimately forlorn) attempts to enlist aid from the Christian powers of Western Europe to ensure its survival. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. Thesepocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topicshighly readable. Review Quote a brilliantly distilled introduction to the idea of Byzantium, its reality and its legacy. Feature Addresses the question of what was distinctive about Byzantine civilization as it developed in the Eastern MediterraneanDetails the urban, architectural, and social development of ByzantiumConsiders the place of Byzantium in the modern imaginationExamines the often paradoxical and contradictory relationship between Byzantium and the Islamic worldPart of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over seven million copies sold worldwide Details ISBN0199236119 Author Peter Sarris Publisher Oxford University Press Series Very Short Introductions Year 2015 ISBN-10 0199236119 ISBN-13 9780199236114 Format Paperback Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 949.618012 Media Book Short Title BYZANTIUM A VERY SHORT INTRO Language English Affiliation Senior Lecturer in Late Roman, Early Medieval, and Byzantine History, Publication Date 2015-07-23 UK Release Date 2015-07-23 NZ Release Date 2015-07-23 Illustrations 15 black and white illustrations Pages 176 Imprint Oxford University Press Audience General AU Release Date 2015-08-05 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! 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After surviving the fifth century fall of the Western European Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire flourished as one of the most powerful economic, cultural, and military forces in Europe … Mehr…

After surviving the fifth century fall of the Western European Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire flourished as one of the most powerful economic, cultural, and military forces in Europe for a thousand years. In this Very Short Introduction Peter Sarris introduces the reader to the unique fusion of Roman political culture, Greek intellectual tradition and Christian faith that took place in the imperial capital of Byzantium under the emperor Constantine and his heirs. Using examples from Byzantine architecture, art and literature, Sarris shows how their legacy was re-worked and re-invented in the centuries ahead, in the face of external challenges and threats. Charting the impact of warfare with the Persian and Islamic worlds to the east, Sarris explores the creativity of Byzantine statecraft and strategy, as well as the empire's repeated (but ultimately forlorn) attempts to enlist aid from the Christian powers of Western Europe to ensure its survival. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Books Peter Sarris|Paperback|Oxford University Press|23/07/2015, Oxford University Press<

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