Byzantine Matters

Name: Byzantine Matters
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SKU: 9780691196855
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By Averil Cameron

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Byzantine Matters by Averil Cameron examines the complexities and significance of the Byzantine Empire, challenging traditional perceptions and highlighting its impact on modern history. The book delves into key themes and debates within Byzantine studies, encouraging readers to rethink assumptions and appreciate the empire's enduring legacy.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the complexities and misconceptions about Byzantine history and its lasting influence on modern times. The author delves into key debates and challenges common perceptions, making it an enlightening read for history enthusiasts who are interested in exploring beyond traditional narratives.

A renowned historian addresses misconceptions about Byzantium, suggests why it is so important to integrate the civilization into wider histories, and lays out why Byzantium should be central to ongoing debates about the relationships between West and East, Christianity and Islam, Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, and the ancient and medieval periods.

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A renowned historian addresses misconceptions about Byzantium, suggesting why it is so important to integrate the civilisation into wider histories. Additionally, they lay out why Byzantium should be central to ongoing debates about the relationships between West and East, Christianity and Islam, Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, and the ancient and medieval periods.

Byzantine Matters challenges the reader to reconsider the traditional narratives and embrace a more nuanced understanding of this pivotal empire and its enduring influence on modern discussions.

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Averil Cameron's Byzantine Matters has been praised for its engaging and intelligent examination of Byzantine studies. It challenges readers to appreciate the relevance of Byzantium today, offering a compelling and insightful critique of the field. The book is recognised as essential reading for anyone interested in Byzantine history and culture.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691196855

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 11 b/w illus. 3 maps.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 184

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About the Author

Averil Cameron is professor of late antique and Byzantine history at the University of Oxford and former warden of Keble College, Oxford. Her many books include Byzantine Christianity: A Very Short History, Arguing It Out, and Dialoguing in Late Antiquity.

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