Byzantium: The Early Centuries - The Apogee - The Decline and Fall. 3 Volume Set - Complete
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- New York: Alfred A Knopf Inc, 1995
New York: Alfred A Knopf Inc, 1995. Fine/Fine.
Three volume set complete; No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Volume 3 The Decline and Fall has a tiny red dot on the top edge [remainder mark] All various later printings. Illustrated with b/w and color plates; Each volume has an index and bibliography.. This acclaimed series is a compelling and accessible narrative of the Byzantine Empire's history. Spanning from the reign of Emperor Diocletian in 286 AD to the fall of Constantinople in 1453, Norwich provides a comprehensive overview of over a millennium of Byzantine history. The trilogy is characterized by its engaging prose, vivid storytelling, and a focus on the personalities and events that shaped the empire.
In The Early Centuries, Norwich examines the establishment of the Eastern Roman Empire, the foundation of Constantinople, and the challenges faced by its early emperors. The Apogee delves into the empire's peak, highlighting its cultural achievements, military successes, and political stability. The Decline and Fall addresses the gradual erosion of Byzantine power, marked by internal strife, external invasions, and the eventual conquest by the Ottoman Turks.
The trilogy is praised for its readability and narrative style, making complex historical events accessible to a broad audience. [Adapted from Reviews]
Subjects: Byzantine Empire, Medieval History, Eastern Roman Empire, Political History, Cultural History, Byzantine Studies.
Three volume set complete; No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Volume 3 The Decline and Fall has a tiny red dot on the top edge [remainder mark] All various later printings. Illustrated with b/w and color plates; Each volume has an index and bibliography.. This acclaimed series is a compelling and accessible narrative of the Byzantine Empire's history. Spanning from the reign of Emperor Diocletian in 286 AD to the fall of Constantinople in 1453, Norwich provides a comprehensive overview of over a millennium of Byzantine history. The trilogy is characterized by its engaging prose, vivid storytelling, and a focus on the personalities and events that shaped the empire.
In The Early Centuries, Norwich examines the establishment of the Eastern Roman Empire, the foundation of Constantinople, and the challenges faced by its early emperors. The Apogee delves into the empire's peak, highlighting its cultural achievements, military successes, and political stability. The Decline and Fall addresses the gradual erosion of Byzantine power, marked by internal strife, external invasions, and the eventual conquest by the Ottoman Turks.
The trilogy is praised for its readability and narrative style, making complex historical events accessible to a broad audience. [Adapted from Reviews]
Subjects: Byzantine Empire, Medieval History, Eastern Roman Empire, Political History, Cultural History, Byzantine Studies.