A Short History of the Byzantine Empire: Revised Edition

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The Byzantine Empire was one of the most impressive imperial adventures in history, ruling much of Europe and Anatolia for a remarkable eleven hundred years. Throughout its existence, the Byzantine Empire became a powerhouse of literature, art, theology and learning. But it has also been remembered as an unchanging, bureaucratic state, outdated notions Dionysios Stathakopoulos confidently challenges. Stathakopoulos focuses on the Empires political, social, economic and cultural history, providing a critical synthesis of cutting-edge scholarship, which is fully up-to-date. Authoritatively written and meticulously researched, this is the perfect companion for undergraduate students and scholars studying the Byzantine Empire as it conveys the complexities of Byzantine history in a solid and accessible way. This revised edition draws from recent scholarship and scholarly developments and boasts a comprehensive bibliography which has been updated with non-English sources.

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A fresh and smart introduction to a part of the Medieval History of Europe that is still little known. A guide to discover the Eastern Roman Empire loved by my university students and a clear overview to introduce all those passionate about history who are still wondering about what Byzantium was. * Alessandra Bucossi, Associate Professor of Byzantine Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy *
A crisp, clear overview of more than a thousand years of history. Dionysios Stathakopoulos had crammed in a huge amount of information into this slim volume and in a way that is engaging, readable and enjoyable. An impressive achievement all round. * Peter Frankopan, Professor of Global History & Director, The Oxford Centre for Byzantine Research, University of Oxford, UK *

Author Bio

Dionysios Stathakopoulos is Assistant Professor in Byzantine History at the University of Cyprus.