John Ii Komnenos Emperor Of Byzantium
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John Ii Komnenos Emperor Of Byzantium
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Author : Alessandra Bucossi
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-06-03
John Ii Komnenos Emperor Of Byzantium written by Alessandra Bucossi and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-03 with History categories.
The Emperor John II Komnenos (1118–1143) has been overshadowed by both his father Alexios I and his son Manuel I. Written sources have not left us much evidence regarding his reign, although authors agree that he was an excellent emperor. However, the period witnessed territorial expansion in Asia Minor as well as the construction of the most important monastic complex of twelfth-century Constantinople. What else do we know about John’s rule and its period? This volume opens up new perspectives on John’s reign and clearly demonstrates that many innovations generally attributed to the genius of Manuel Komnenos had already been fostered during the reign of the second great Komnenos. Leading experts on twelfth-century Byzantium (Jeffreys, Magdalino, Ousterhout) are joined by representatives of a new generation of Byzantinists to produce a timely and invaluable study of the unjustly neglected figure of John Komnenos.
Emperor John Ii Komnenos
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Author : Maximilian C. G. Lau
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2024-02-02
Emperor John Ii Komnenos written by Maximilian C. G. Lau and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-02 with History categories.
John II Komnenos was born into an empire on the brink of destruction, with his father Alexios barely preserving the empire in the face of civil wars and invasions. A hostage to crusaders as a child, married to a Hungarian princess as a teenager to win his father an alliance, and leading his own campaigns when his father died, it was left to John to try and rebuild the empire all but lost in the eleventh century. This book, the first English language study on John and his era, re-evaluates an emperor traditionally overlooked in favour of his father, hero of the Alexiad written by John's sister Anna, and of his son Manuel, acclaimed for reigning at the height of Komnenian power. John's reign is one of contradictions, as his capital of New Rome/Constantinople was to fall to the armies of the Fourth Crusade just over sixty years after he died, and yet his descendants led vibrant successor states based in the lands that John reconquered. His reign lacks a dominant textual source, and so this history is related as much through personal letters, court literature, archaeology, and foreign accounts as through traditional historical narratives. This study includes extensive study of the landscapes, castles, and cities John built and campaigned through, and provides a guide to the world in which John lived. It covers the empire's neighbours and rivals, the turning points of ecclesiastical history, the shaping of the crusader movement, and the workings of Byzantine government and administration.
The Empire Of Manuel I Komnenos 1143 1180
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Author : Paul Magdalino
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2002-07-18
The Empire Of Manuel I Komnenos 1143 1180 written by Paul Magdalino and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-07-18 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A study of 12th-century Byzantine government, society and culture through the reign of Manuel I.
Piroska And The Pantokrator
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Author : Marianne Sághy
language : en
Publisher: Central European University Press
Release Date : 2019-10-09
Piroska And The Pantokrator written by Marianne Sághy and has been published by Central European University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-09 with History categories.
This book is about the Christ Pantokrator, an imposing monumental complex serving monastic, dynastic, medical and social purposes in Constantinople, founded by Emperor John II Komnenos and Empress Piroska-Eirene in 1118. Now called the Zeyrek Mosque, the second largest Byzantine religious edifice after Hagia Sophia still standing in Istanbul represents the most remarkable architectural and the most ambitious social project of the Komnenian dynasty. This volume approaches the Pantokrator from a special perspective, focusing on its co-founder, Empress Piroska-Eirene, the daughter of the Hungarian king Ladislaus I. This particular vantage point enables its authors to explore not only the architecture, the monastic and medical functions of the complex, but also Hungarian-Byzantine relations, the cultural and religious history of early medieval Hungary, imperial representation, personal faith and dynastic holiness. Piroska's wedding with John Komnenos came to be perceived as a union of East and West. The life of the Empress, a "sainted ruler," and her memory in early Árpádian Hungary and Komnenian Byzantium are discussed in the context of women and power, monastic foundations, architectural innovations, and spiritual models.
The Development Of The Komnenian Army
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Author : John W. Birkenmeier
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2002
The Development Of The Komnenian Army written by John W. Birkenmeier and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with History categories.
This work provides an introduction to Byzantine military history during the first three Crusades. It examines the ethnic composition, financial support structure, and strategic implementation of the Byzantine army during the turbulent eleventh and twelfth centuries.
Byzantium At War Ad 600 1453
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Author : John Haldon
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-08-02
Byzantium At War Ad 600 1453 written by John Haldon and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-02 with History categories.
Byzantium survived for 800 years, yet its dominions and power fluctuated dramatically during that time. In this book, John Haldon tells the full story of the Byzantine Empire--from the days when it was barely clinging to survival, to the age when its fabulous wealth attracted Viking mercenaries and Asian nomad warriors, to its armies whose very appearance on the battlefield was enough to bring enemies to terms. In 1453, the last emperor of Byzantium, Constantine XII, died fighting on the ramparts, bringing to a romantic end the glorious history of this legendary empire.
The Western Presence In The Byzantine Empire During The Reigns Of Alexios I And John Ii Komnenos 1081 1143
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Author : Alex Rodriguez Suarez
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
The Western Presence In The Byzantine Empire During The Reigns Of Alexios I And John Ii Komnenos 1081 1143 written by Alex Rodriguez Suarez and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with categories.
This PhD thesis looks at the Western presence in the Byzantine Empire during the reigns of Alexios I (1081-1118) and his son and successor John II (1118-1143). Contacts between Byzantium and the West increased during this period, which witnessed significant events like the First Crusade and the expansion of the Italian trading communities. The aim of the thesis is to explore the extent and the significance of the cultural exchanges between Westerners and Byzantines. The sources analyzed for this research are texts (mostly in Greek and Latin) and material culture (objects and monuments). The point of departure of the thesis is the exploration of the Western presence in Byzantium before Alexios' accession, a period which is mainly limited to the eleventh century. It includes a section on Southern Italy but mainly focuses on mercenaries, merchants and diplomatic brides. The research then moves on to analyzing the different spheres where Westerners played some role in the Byzantine Empire during the period under study. It looks at the army (Varangians and Normans), trade (commercial privileges and Italian merchants), administration and the court (diplomatic brides). After having looked at the presence of Westerners, three case studies of material culture (stained glass, bells and the kite shield) are presented in order to examine the Western influence in Byzantine society. Finally, the thesis investigates customs and habits. It addresses several topics to identify possible change (hairstyles) and innovation (tournaments, duels and handshake) in Byzantine society and culture as a result of the Western presence. At the end the results of this project are evaluated in relation to Manuel I's reign (1143-1180), the so-called latinophile emperor and John's son and successor.
Byzantium In Dialogue With The Mediterranean
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2019-03-25
Byzantium In Dialogue With The Mediterranean written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-25 with History categories.
Byzantium in Dialogue with the Mediterranean. History and Heritage shows that throughout the centuries of its existence, Byzantium continuously communicated with other cultures and societies on the European continent, as well as North Africa and in the East.
Byzantine Christianity
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Author : Harry J. Magoulias
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Byzantine Christianity written by Harry J. Magoulias and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with History categories.
The Emperor And The World
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Author : Alicia Walker
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-04-30
The Emperor And The World written by Alicia Walker and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-30 with Art categories.
Offers a new perspective on Byzantine imperial imagery, demonstrating the role foreign styles and iconography played in the visual articulation of imperial power.