Encyclopedia of the Byzantine Empire

Encyclopedia of the Byzantine Empire
ISBN-10
0786466162
ISBN-13
9780786466160
Category
History
Pages
376
Language
English
Published
2004-07-28
Publisher
McFarland
Author
Jennifer Lawler

Description

The Middle Ages as they were lived in Eastern Europe are covered in this encyclopedia. An introduction provides an overview of the Byzantine Empire--what life was like, what people wore and ate, how families were formed and cared for, and how the so-called Eastern Empire differed from its Western counterpart. Over 1500 entries, from Adrianopolis to Zoe, embrace a broad range of topics. Illustrations include genealogies of Byzantine rulers, maps of the Empire at various stages, and photographs of Byzantine buildings and art. A pronunciation guide, a note about transliteration and spelling, genealogical charts, a chronology of emperors, a glossary, a suggested readings list, and an index are also included.

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