A History of Byzantium (Blackwell History of the Ancient World)

This book is a concise narrative of Byzantine history from the time of Constantine the Great (AD 306) to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Argues that Byzantium was important in its own right but also served as a bridge between East and West and ancient and modern society. Uses the chronological political history of the empire as a narrative frame. Considers social and economic life and the rich culture of the Byzantine Empire. Integrates visual documents, such as photographs of art, architecture, and implements from daily life. Makes the latest scholarship accessible to a wide audience. Includes a chronological list of emperors, a glossary and maps. Contents......Page 6 Figures......Page 8 Maps......Page 10 Boxes......Page 11 Preface......Page 13 Introduction......Page 16 1 The Crisis of the Third Century......Page 36 2 The Revival under Diocletian......Page 48 3 The Age of Constantine the Great......Page 60 4 The Fourth Century: Constantius II to Theodosios I......Page 81 5 The Fifth Century......Page 110 6 The Age of Justinian......Page 134 7 The Byzantine “Dark Ages”: Late Sixth and Seventh Centuries......Page 163 8 The Isaurian Dynasty and Iconoclasm......Page 198 9 Continued Struggle over Ikons......Page 217 10 The Beginnings of the Macedonian Dynasty......Page 232 11 The Apogee of Byzantine Power......Page 252 12 The Komnenoi......Page 272 13 The Aftermath of the Fourth Crusade......Page 297 14 The Beginnings of Decline......Page 313 15 The End of the Empire......Page 340 16 Byzantium after the Fall of the City......Page 355 Glossary......Page 374 General Bibliography......Page 381 A Selection of Primary Sources in English Translation......Page 386 Byzantine Emperors......Page 388 Index......Page 393 This Book Is A Concise Narrative Of Byzantine History From The Time Of Constantine The Great In Ad 306 To The Fall Of Constantinople In 1453. The Author Presents Byzantium As A Vital Society, Important In Its Own Right, But Also One That Served As A Bridge Between East And West, And Ancient And Modern Society.--jacket. The Crisis Of The Third Century -- The Revival Under Diocletian -- The Age Of Constantine The Great -- The Fourth Century : Constantius Ii To Theodosios I -- The Fifth Century -- The Age Of Justinian -- The Byzantine Dark Ages : Late Sixth And Seventh Centuries -- The Isaurian Dynasty And Iconoclasm -- Continued Struggle Over Ikons -- The Beginnings Of The Macedonian Dynasty -- The Apogee Of Byzantine Power -- The Komnenoi -- The Aftermath Of The Fourth Crusade -- The Beginnings Of Decline -- The End Of The Empire -- Byzantium After The Fall Of The City. Timothy E. Gregory. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [366]-370) And Index. The Crisis of the Third Century The Revival under Diocletian The Age of Constantine the Great The Fourth Century: Constantius II to Theodosios I The Fifth Century The Age of Justinian The Byzantine "Dark Ages:" Late 6th-7th Centuries The Isaurian Dynasty and Iconoclasm Continued Struggle over Ikons The Beginnings of the Macedonian Dynasty The Apogee of Byzantine Power The Komnenoi The Aftermath of the Fourth Crusade The Beginnings of Decline The End of the Empire Byzantium after the Fall of the City. A concise narrative of Byzantine history from the time of Constantine the Great (AD 306) to the fall of Constantinople in 1453, this book views Byzantium as a vital society, important in its own right, but one that also served as a bridge between East and West and ancient and modern society A concise narrative of Byzantine history from the time of Constantine the Great (AD 306) to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. The book views Byzantium as a vital society, important in its own right, but that also served as a bridge between East and West and ancient and modern society