byzantine empire

Explores the civilization of the Byzantine Empire, including the rulers, the destruction of the domain, and more.

Describes the Byzantine Empire, discussing its history, religion, and art.

Examines the Byzantine Empire which flourished from the late 4th century through the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Ottoman Turks, exploring its history, culture, and civilization.

"Theodora's is a tale of a woman of exceptional talent who overcame immense obstacles to achieve incredible power, which she exercised without ever forgetting where she had come from. In Theodora: Actress, Empress, Saint, David Potter penetrates the highly biased accounts of her found in the writings of her contemporaries and takes advantage of the latest research on early Byzantium to craft a modern, well-rounded, and engaging narrative of Theodora's life. This fascinating portrait will intrigue all readers with an interest in ancient and women's history"--Jacket flap.

"Constantinople was once known as the city of the world, but this was only one important settlement in the Byzantine Empire. This title explores the geographical reaches of the eastern part of the Roman Empire, with a focus on the multicultural people who made it their home. The text covers the lives of Christians, Jews, and Muslims, as well as the merchants, Viking mercenaries, and barbarian hordes that made this culture unique. Other important social studies topics include arts, architecture, education, and family life. Readers will be fascinated by the ancient world of the Byzantines"--Amazon.com.

"Growing on the heels of the collapse of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire was in some ways a continuation of its predecessor, extending its history for another 1,000 years. With a new capital at Constantinople, however, it also had a distinctly Eastern character of its own. Readers are transported to Byzantium in this ... volume, which recounts the history of this brilliant and articulate civilization as well as the many cultural and architectural achievements it spawned before falling to the Ottomans in 1453..."--Amazon.com.

Presents volume four of the six-volume series on the fall of the Roman Empire and contains chapters thirty-seven through forty-six beginning with the institution of the Monastic Life to the siege of Constantinople by the Persians.

The first in a three-volume history of the Roman Empire, originally published between 1776 and 1788, following the conduct and collapse of the late empire from the second century to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Includes notes and a chronology.

Profiles the life of Justinian I.