Accounts of Medieval Constantinople

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The Patria

Series: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library

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Accounts of Medieval Constantinople offers a rich exploration of the city's historical significance during the medieval period. It delves into the architecture, culture, and politics that defined Constantinople as a vibrant centre of power and influence. Through detailed narratives, readers gain insight into the city's role as a crossroads of empires and a beacon of civilisation.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the rich history and intricate military dynamics of medieval societies. It delves into the captivating world of Byzantine Constantinople, providing insights from various accounts that reveal the complexities of its cultural, political, and military life. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a reader captivated by tales of past civilizations, you'll find the exploration of this era intriguing and enlightening.

Accounts of Medieval Constantinople

The Patria is a fascinating four-book collection of short historical notes, stories, and legends about the buildings and monuments of Constantinople, compiled in the late tenth century by an anonymous author. It is the only Medieval Greek text to present a panorama of the city as it existed in the middle Byzantine period.

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The Patria is a fascinating four-book collection of short historical notes, stories, and legends about the buildings and monuments of Constantinople, compiled in the late tenth century by an anonymous author who made ample use of older sources. It also describes the foundation and early (pre-Byzantine) history of the city, and includes the Narrative on the Construction of Hagia Sophia, a semi-legendary account of Emperor Justinian I's patronage of this extraordinary church (built between 532 and 537).

The Patria constitutes a unique record of popular traditions about the city, especially its pagan statues, held by its medieval inhabitants. At the same time, it is the only Medieval Greek text to present a panorama of the city as it existed in the middle Byzantine period. Despite its problems of historical reliability, the Patria is still one of our main guides for the urban history of medieval Constantinople.

This translation makes the entire text of the Patria accessible in English for the first time.