Byzantium introduction (111 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. After surviving the fifth century fall of the Western European Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire flourished as one of the most powerful economic, cultural, and military forces in Europe for a thousand years.In this Very Short Introduction Peter Sarris introduces the reader to the unique fusion of Roman political culture, Greek intellectual tradition and Christian faith that took place in the imperial capital of Byzantium under the emperor Constantine and his heirs. Using examples from Byzantine architecture, art and literature, Sarris shows how their legacy was re-worked and re-invented in the centuries ahead, in the face of external challenges and threats. Charting the impact of warfare with the Persian and Islamic worlds to the east, Sarris explores the creativity of Byzantine statecraft and strategy, as well as the empire's repeated (but ultimately forlorn) attempts to enlist aid from the Christian powers of Western Europe to ensure its survival. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. After surviving the fifth century fall of the Western European Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire flourished as one of the most powerful economic, cultural, and military forces in Europe for a thousand years.In this Very Short Introduction Peter Sarris introduces the reader to the unique fusion of Roman political culture, Greek intellectual tradition and Christian faith that took place in the imperial capital of Byzantium under the emperor Constantine and his heirs. Using examples from Byzantine architecture, art and literature, Sarris shows how their legacy was re-worked and re-invented in the centuries ahead, in the face of external challenges and threats. Charting the impact of warfare with the Persian and Islamic worlds to the east, Sarris explores the creativity of Byzantine statecraft and strategy, as well as the empire's repeated (but ultimately forlorn) attempts to enlist aid from the Christian powers of Western Europe to ensure its survival. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. This introduction to modern Byzantine studies seeks to understand the pressures that shaped Byzantine culture and people, including not only the powerful but also the poor, humble, and uneducated. Investigating the past in all its complexity and contradictions, Alexander Kazhdan and Giles Constable approach Homo byzantinus from various perspectives--position in society, relation to power, attitudes toward material environment, self-image, and image of God--to show what was distinctive about the people of the Byzantine Empire and their civilization. People and Power in Byzantium challenges Byzantinists to ask new questions and introduce new methods and perspectives in order to understand how Byzantine society worked and how this understanding can help in appreciating the modern world.…

Zustand: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Zustand: New. *FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING until Mnoday, Oct. 19* 240 pp., hardcover, new. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.…

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Very faint shelfwear. Short bibliographical line to ffep in pen; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 176 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover with DJ. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelf wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows edge wear. FOLD-OUT MAPS IN LIKE NEW CONDITION.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. New York University Press September 1971 Binding: Hardcover with very good dust jacket.

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. Bottom edge of dust jacket bumped.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition (Unstated). 178 pages; Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Minor smudges to front endpapers and back cover. No markings on text pages or major defects.; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Zustand: Very Good. 1st thus. Paperback, G+. xxxii+436pp, b/w frontis, 47 b/w plates, 3 b/w maps, index, spine creased otherwise a nice copy. A collection of 14 essays which outline all aspects of Byzantine history & culture. 550 grams.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Dust Jacket. 436 pages + illustrations and folding map. Ex-university library marks, some wear to the covers; paegs toned; a good sound binding. No jacket. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Inventory No: 218780.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 144 pages. 7.00x4.50x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. From the fourth to the fifteenth century AD the Byzantine Empire flourished as a powerful economic, cultural, and military force, whose influence stretched from Spain to Egypt. Peter Sarris explores the fusion of Greek and Roman civilization at the heart of the Byzantine Empire, and charts its struggle for survival against external challenges. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 168 pages, 15 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 3H; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 112 x 11. Weight in Grams: 130. . 2015. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Hardcover. Zustand: VG+. Hardback in Very Good+ condition with Very Good+ dust jacket. 6.5 X 1 X 9.5 inches. 240 pages. Previous owner name on front free endpaper. Mild sunning to dust jacket spine and light soiling to rear DJ panel . Quick shipping, excellent customer service. All books carefully packaged in boxes and ship with tracking information.…

Zustand: Very Good. 2nd edition. Paperback, VG+. xiv+178pp, 8pp b/w plates, 15 b/w maps & plans, index, covers a little rubbed at the edges. A revised edition of the author's 1971 history of the Byzantine Empire. 325 grams.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: Good. Volume 437. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:9780199236114.

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. 2nd Edition. xiv 178pp paperback, folding maps, pages toned covers rubbed.