Byzantium
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Firm and intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A richly illustrated cultural and historical survey, Byzantium chronicles the magnificent civilisation that flourished for over a millennium at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Pierre and Janine Soisson present a sweeping account of the Byzantine Empire, from its roots in the Eastern Roman world to its dramatic fall to the Ottomans in 1453, tracing the political intrigues, religious controversies, and artistic achievements that defined the era. The work illuminates the empire's extraordinary legacy in art, architecture, and Orthodox Christianity, drawing on a wealth of visual documentation to bring its golden mosaics, towering domes, and imperial grandeur to life. Translated by David Macrae, the text strikes an authoritative yet accessible tone, making it an essential volume for anyone captivated by the splendour of the medieval world.
Author: Pierre Soisson / Janine Soisson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Minerva
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Firm and intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A richly illustrated cultural and historical survey, Byzantium chronicles the magnificent civilisation that flourished for over a millennium at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Pierre and Janine Soisson present a sweeping account of the Byzantine Empire, from its roots in the Eastern Roman world to its dramatic fall to the Ottomans in 1453, tracing the political intrigues, religious controversies, and artistic achievements that defined the era. The work illuminates the empire's extraordinary legacy in art, architecture, and Orthodox Christianity, drawing on a wealth of visual documentation to bring its golden mosaics, towering domes, and imperial grandeur to life. Translated by David Macrae, the text strikes an authoritative yet accessible tone, making it an essential volume for anyone captivated by the splendour of the medieval world.