The Byzantine Republic
Download or Read eBook The Byzantine Republic PDF written by Anthony Kaldellis and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Anthony Kaldellis |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 309 |
Release | : 2015-02-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780674365407 |
ISBN-13 | : 0674365402 |
Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Byzantine Republic by : Anthony Kaldellis
Book excerpt: Scholars have long claimed that the Eastern Roman Empire, a Christian theocracy, bore little resemblance to ancient Rome. Here, Anthony Kaldellis reconnects Byzantium to its Roman roots, arguing that it was essentially a republic, with power exercised on behalf of, and sometimes by, Greek-speaking citizens who considered themselves fully Roman.