The Emperors of Byzantium
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A compelling and vivid narrative history of one of the founding
civilizations of the modern world, the Byzantine empire,
evocatively told through the lives of its 92 emperors. Based in the
great city of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), the Byzantine
empire was one of the most successful states of the Middle Ages.
The continuation of the Roman empire, it ruled over a vast terrain
straddling Europe and western Asia from the fourth to fifteenth
centuries.Yet its history remains largely unfamiliar. This
chronicle by Byzantine expert Kevin Lygo brings this majestic and
turbulent period to life through the lives of its emperors: a role
that encompassed being head of state, supreme military commander,
and God’s representative on earth. These rulers, who include
well-known figures like Constantine the Great and Justinian I, and
a number of extraordinary women such as Irene of Athens and Zoe
Porphyrogennete, combined both ruthless usurpers as well as soaring
intellectuals.But they all left their mark upon the modern world
with the establishment of the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith, the
creation of a visual template for Christian art, and magnificent
monuments that include the cathedral of Hagia Sophia, the mosaics
of Ravenna and the architectural wonder that is Mount Athos.
Throughout, Lygo paints vivid portraits of the entire Byzantine
cast, with tales of political survival, religious devotion, sexual
intrigue and artistic brilliance. This is a humanizing portrayal of
more than ninety individuals whose rule profoundly impacted the
lives of millions.
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Thames & Hudson Ltd ,
Kevin Lygo
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Thames & Hudson Ltd,
Kevin Lygo
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Slovart
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