{"title":"Series: Byzantina Lodziensia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eByzantina Lodziensia\u003c\/em\u003e offers a captivating blend of genres and themes, bringing together thought-provoking explorations in philosophy and psychology alongside gripping crime thrillers and imaginative sci-fi and fantasy tales. Readers can expect an eclectic journey through diverse narratives that challenge the mind and ignite the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom inspiring stories for children to insightful works on health, wellness, and business, this series caters to varied interests with depth and originality. Whether seeking memoirs, sports guidance, or creative storytelling, \u003cstrong\u003eByzantina Lodziensia\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a distinctive collection that enriches the reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-shields-of-the-empire-by-lukasz-pigonski-9788323352303","title":"The Shields of the Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Shields of the Empire: Eastern Roman Military Elites during the Reigns of the Emperors Theodosius II, Marcian and Leo I\u003c\/em\u003e aims to reconstruct the involvement of the Eastern Roman military elite in various matters of the state against the wider backdrop of political history marked by the reigns of the emperors Theodosius II (408-450), Marcian (450-457) and Leo I (457-474).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn its pages, the author presents the history of the numerous wars in which the Empire found itself entangled during that uneasy time, as well as the periods of conflict and cooperation between the generals and the emperors. The focus is not only on the military elite as a group, but also on outstanding individuals, such as generals Plintha, Flavius Zeno, Aspar, or Zeno-Tarasikodissa, the aforementioned emperors, and their civilian advisors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a comprehensive study and a novel interpretation of the nearly seven decades of turmoil that, contrary to what happened in the West, curiously did not result in the collapse of the Eastern Roman state—perhaps, as the author argues, in no small part due to those military leaders, who were serving and protecting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47603283788012,"sku":"9788323352303","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788323352303-the-shields-of-the-empire.jpg?v=1778059525"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-byzantina-lodziensia.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}