Byzantium: The Early Centuries
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Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, minimal wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Firm and intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A sweeping work of narrative history, Byzantium: The Early Centuries chronicles the rise of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known, tracing its origins from the founding of Constantinople in 330 AD through the turbulent centuries that followed. John Julius Norwich masterfully presents the complex tapestry of Byzantine politics, religion, and culture, bringing to life the emperors, patriarchs, and generals who shaped this extraordinary civilisation. Written with the authority of a seasoned historian and the verve of a natural storyteller, the narrative uncovers the dramatic power struggles, theological controversies, and military campaigns that defined the empire's formative era. This first volume of Norwich's acclaimed trilogy argues that Byzantium was not merely the successor to Rome, but a unique and dazzling civilisation in its own right, one whose legacy continues to resonate across the modern world.
Author: John Julius Norwich
Format: Hardback
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, minimal wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Firm and intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A sweeping work of narrative history, Byzantium: The Early Centuries chronicles the rise of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known, tracing its origins from the founding of Constantinople in 330 AD through the turbulent centuries that followed. John Julius Norwich masterfully presents the complex tapestry of Byzantine politics, religion, and culture, bringing to life the emperors, patriarchs, and generals who shaped this extraordinary civilisation. Written with the authority of a seasoned historian and the verve of a natural storyteller, the narrative uncovers the dramatic power struggles, theological controversies, and military campaigns that defined the empire's formative era. This first volume of Norwich's acclaimed trilogy argues that Byzantium was not merely the successor to Rome, but a unique and dazzling civilisation in its own right, one whose legacy continues to resonate across the modern world.