The Byzantines

This book introduces the reader to the complex history, ethnicity, and identity of the Byzantines. This volume brings Byzantium – often misconstrued as a vanished successor to the classical world – to the forefront of European history Deconstructs stereotypes surrounding Byzantium Beautifully illustrated with photographs and maps "Byzantium occupies an uncertain place in European history. Though often misconstrued as a vanished successor to the classical world, Byzantium belongs in the mainstream history of Europe and the Mediterranean; its impact is still felt throughout the Balkans, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. This book introduces the reader to the complex history, ethnicity and identity of the Byzantine empire."--Jacket What Was Byzantium? -- The Changing Shape Of Byzantium : From Late Antiquity To 1025 -- The Changing Shape Of Byzantium : From The 1025 To 1453 -- The Byzantine Mirage -- Ruling The Byzantine State -- An Orthodox Society? -- How People Lived -- Education And Culture -- Byzantium And Europe -- Byzantium And The Mediterranean. Averil Cameron. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [207]-228) And Index. Winner of the 2006 John D. Criticos Prize This book introduces the reader to the complex history, ethnicity, and identity of the Byzantines. This volume brings Byzantium – often misconstrued as a vanished successor to the classical world – to the forefront of European history Deconstructs stereotypes surrounding Byzantium Beautifully illustrated with photographs and maps