New Rome

Name: New Rome
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SKU: 9781781250082
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The Roman Empire in the East, AD 395 - 700 - Longlisted for the Anglo-Hellenic Runciman Award

By Paul Stephenson

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New Rome by Paul Stephenson explores the transformative period after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, focusing on the Byzantine Empire's evolution and resilience. The book delves into political, cultural, and military changes, uncovering how Byzantium maintained imperial continuity. Stephenson provides a detailed analysis of this pivotal historical era, shedding light on the survival and adaptation of Roman traditions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the profound transformations of the Roman Empire, particularly during the later periods, through scholarly insights. It offers a detailed analysis of the economic, social, and environmental factors that influenced the empire's evolution, appealing to history enthusiasts keen on understanding the complexities of ancient imperial dynamics.

New Rome

Three hundred action-packed years of Roman history, encompassing the fall of Rome and the rise of a new empire in the East.

Three hundred action-packed years of Roman history, encompassing the fall of Rome and the rise of a new empire in the East

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Fascinating ... illuminating ... Stephenson examines ordinary life, painting a vivid and intriguing picture. - The Times

Long before Rome fell to the Ostrogoths in AD 476, a new city had risen to take its place as the beating heart of a late antique empire, the glittering Constantinople: New Rome.

In this magisterial work, Professor Paul Stephenson charts the centuries surrounding this epic shift of power. He traces the cultural, social and political forces that led to the empire being ruled from a city straddling Europe and Asia, placing all into a rich natural and environmental context informed by the latest scientific research.

Blending narrative with analysis, he shows how the city and empire of New Rome survived countless attacks and the rise of Islam. By the end, the wide world of linked cities had changed into a world founded on new ideas about government and God, art and war, and the very future of a Christian empire: Byzantium.

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New Rome by Paul Stephenson is praised for vividly bringing ancient history to life through modern scientific methods, offering a fresh perspective on political and social narratives. Reviewers highlight its engaging use of data and detail, making it a compelling read that challenges conventional historical views. The work is noted for successfully merging narrative history with recent environmental and scientific findings, embellished with intriguing images and anecdotes that captivate readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781250082

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Illustration: 16pp colour plate section, B&W integrated images and maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 464

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Ancient & Classical History History & Military Non-Fiction Paul Stephenson

About the Author

Paul Stephenson has held teaching and research posts at universities, museums and institutes around the world, including at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and Princeton University. He has held chairs at the Universities of Wisconsin, Nijmegen and Durham. He is author or editor of ten books, including Constantine: Unconquered Emperor, Christian Victor.