A Cabinet of Byzantine Curiosities

Strange Tales and Surprising Facts from History's Most Orthodox Empire

Anthony Kaldellis

Archeologie, prehistorie en oudheid

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Key Features

An entertaining and enlightening guide for students and general readers interested in the late Roman and Byzantine worlds

Introduces readers to a wide array of ancient texts and factoids, many of which have never before been translated or collected

Richly illustrated with contemporary artworks

Its attractive layout and organization allows for quick and easy browsing

About this book

Byzantium has long been regarded by many as one big curiosity -- decadent, degenerate, superstitious, theocratic, effeminate. With its tales and trivia - ranging across religion, bureaucracy, food, theatre, medicine, xenophobia, warfare - this book will confirm some of these prejudices, but also open eyes to the life of this extraordinarily interesting civilization.

Readership

Byzantine scholars and anyone interested in Byzantium; general and professional readership, as well as professors and students.

Specificaties

Uitgeverij: Oxford University Press
Publicatiedatum: 15 september 2017
Pagina's: 256
ISBN: 9780190625948
Uitvoering: Hardback

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