Three Christian Capitals: Topography & Politics
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Richard Krautheimer
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of California Press, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work presents a meticulous examination of three pivotal Christian urban centers, illustrating how their physical landscapes were intricately woven with their political evolution. It uncovers the profound connections between sacred topography and the exercise of power, detailing the architectural and urban planning decisions that shaped these influential cities. The author argues for a deeper understanding of how religious and political forces converged to define the very fabric of these historical capitals. This insightful analysis offers a compelling perspective on the enduring legacy of urban development in the context of early Christian history.
Author: Richard Krautheimer
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of California Press, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work presents a meticulous examination of three pivotal Christian urban centers, illustrating how their physical landscapes were intricately woven with their political evolution. It uncovers the profound connections between sacred topography and the exercise of power, detailing the architectural and urban planning decisions that shaped these influential cities. The author argues for a deeper understanding of how religious and political forces converged to define the very fabric of these historical capitals. This insightful analysis offers a compelling perspective on the enduring legacy of urban development in the context of early Christian history.