The Legends Of Bycanium
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The Legend Of Basil The Bulgar Slayer
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Author : Paul Stephenson
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2003-08-07
The Legend Of Basil The Bulgar Slayer written by Paul Stephenson 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 2003-08-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The reign of Basil II (976-1025), the longest of any Byzantine emperor, has long been considered as a 'golden age', in which his greatest achievement was the annexation of Bulgaria. This, we have been told, was achieved through a long and bloody war of attrition which won Basil the grisly epithet Voulgartoktonos, 'the Bulgar-slayer'. In this new study Paul Stephenson argues that neither of these beliefs is true. Instead, Basil fought far more sporadically in the Balkans and his reputation as 'Bulgar-slayer' was created only a century and a half later. Thereafter the 'Bulgar-slayer' was periodically to play a galvanizing role for the Byzantines, returning to centre-stage as Greeks struggled to establish a modern nation state. As Byzantium was embraced as the Greek past by scholars and politicians, the 'Bulgar-slayer' became an icon in the struggle for Macedonia (1904-8) and the Balkan Wars (1912-13).
The Avar Siege Of Constantinople In 626
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Author : Martin Hurbanič
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-07-25
The Avar Siege Of Constantinople In 626 written by Martin Hurbanič and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-25 with History categories.
This book examines the Avar siege of Constantinople in 626, one of the most significant events of the seventh century, and the impact and repercussions this had on the political, military, economic and religious structures of the Byzantine Empire. The siege put an end to the power politics and hegemony of the Avars in South East Europe and was the first attempt to destroy Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. Besides the far-reaching military factors, the siege had deeper ideological effects on the mentality of the inhabitants of the Empire, and it helped establish Constantinople as the spiritual centre of eastern Christianity protected by God and his Mother. Martin Hurbanič discusses, from a chronological and thematic perspective, the process through which the historical siege was transformed into a timeless myth, and examines the various aspects which make the event a unique historical moment in the history of mankind – a moment in which the modern story overlaps with the legend with far-reaching effects, not only in the Byzantine Empire but also in other European countries.
The Idea Of Apostolicity In Byzantium And The Legend Of The Apostle Andrew
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Author : Francis Dvornik
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1958
The Idea Of Apostolicity In Byzantium And The Legend Of The Apostle Andrew written by Francis Dvornik and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1958 with Church history categories.
The Immortal Emperor
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Author : Donald M. Nicol
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2002-05-09
The Immortal Emperor written by Donald M. Nicol 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 2002-05-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The first biography of the last Byzantine Emperor.
Byzantium And Its Image
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Author : Cyril A. Mango
language : en
Publisher: Variorum Publishing
Release Date : 1984
Byzantium And Its Image written by Cyril A. Mango and has been published by Variorum Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with History categories.
Saints At The Limits
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Author : Stratis Papaioannou
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
Saints At The Limits written by Stratis Papaioannou and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Christian legends categories.
"The texts in this volume Passion of Boniphatos; Life of the Man of God, Alexios; Life of Markos the Athenian; Life of Makarios the Roman; Passion of Christopher; George, the Great Martyr, which includes the Passion of George and also the Miracles of George; Passion of Niketas were never gathered together in a single collection in Byzantium. The connecting threads, however, that unite these popular legends are multiple. All of them, often with cross-references and in mutual influence, tell stories that configure various dimensions of the "limits" as experienced or conceived in Byzantium: the borders, that is, which separated cultural insiders from outsiders. These borders take, as we shall see, different forms, designating the powerful and the outcasts, the real and the imaginary, the human and the beyond human. They also point to a spectacular reversal of expectations, since what stands at first glance outside borders is projected as the ideal. The stories, with their interlocking themes, will speak for themselves to the modern reader. Yet the texts were to some extent linked also in Byzantine ritual culture and in their textual forms and modes of transmission. In short, they are connected by the usually low-register Greek in which they are told; by the manuscripts (often provincial and usually liturgical in which they were transmitted, sometimes in proximity with one another and other similar legends; and by the implied suspicion or straightforward rejection that they often received from those promoting official orthodoxy. All these texts thus gesture toward what we sometimes call the "apocryphal," as opposed to canonical, Christian traditions, and the "popular," as opposed to more learned, religious expression"--
The Byzantine World
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Author : Paul Stephenson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2010-12-20
The Byzantine World written by Paul Stephenson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-20 with Architecture categories.
The Byzantine World presents the latest insights of the leading scholars in the fields of Byzantine studies, history, art and architectural history, literature, and theology. Those who know little of Byzantine history, culture and civilization between AD 700 and 1453 will find overviews and distillations, while those who know much already will be afforded countless new vistas. Each chapter offers an innovative approach to a well-known topic or a diversion from a well-trodden path. Readers will be introduced to Byzantine women and children, men and eunuchs, emperors, patriarchs, aristocrats and slaves. They will explore churches and fortifications, monasteries and palaces, from Constantinople to Cyprus and Syria in the east, and to Apulia and Venice in the west. Secular and sacred art, profane and spiritual literature will be revealed to the reader, who will be encouraged to read, see, smell and touch. The worlds of Byzantine ceremonial and sanctity, liturgy and letters, Orthodoxy and heresy will be explored, by both leading and innovative international scholars. Ultimately, readers will find insights into the emergence of modern Byzantine studies and of popular Byzantine history that are informative, novel and unexpected, and that provide a thorough understanding of both.
History Of Greece 3 In 1
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Author : A.J.Kingston
language : en
Publisher: A.J.Kingston
Release Date : 2023
History Of Greece 3 In 1 written by A.J.Kingston and has been published by A.J.Kingston this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with History categories.
Welcome to the History of Greece book bundle! This comprehensive collection features three compelling books that will take you on a journey through the rich and fascinating history of Greece, from the ancient Mycenaean civilization to modern-day Greece. Book 1, "From Mycenae to Marathon: A Comprehensive History of Ancient Greece," covers the period of Greek history from the Bronze Age to the Persian Wars. This book delves into the myths and legends of Greece's earliest civilization and provides a detailed exploration of the political, social, and cultural aspects of ancient Greece. Book 2, "Byzantium: The Rise and Fall of the Eastern Roman Empire," focuses on the Byzantine Empire, which was founded after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. This book examines the military campaigns, political intrigues, and religious controversies that shaped the Byzantine Empire, and explores the cultural and intellectual achievements of this era. Book 3, "Modern Greece: From Ottoman Rule to the Present Day," covers the period of modern Greek history, from the Ottoman Empire's occupation of Greece to the present day. This book explores Greece's struggle for independence, its political and social developments in the 20th century, and its place in the European Union and the world today. With this book bundle, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the history of Greece and the factors that have shaped its identity and culture over time. Whether you're a student of history, a lover of Greek mythology, or simply interested in the fascinating story of Greece, this book bundle is a must-have for your collection. Order your copy of the History of Greece book bundle today and discover the captivating history of one of the world's most enduring civilizations!
The Sultan Of Byzantium
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Author : Selcuk Altun
language : en
Publisher: Saqi
Release Date : 2012-10-01
The Sultan Of Byzantium written by Selcuk Altun and has been published by Saqi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-01 with Fiction categories.
Fighting the Ottoman invaders in Constantinople in 1453, Emperor Constantine XI was killed, his body never found. Legend has it that he escaped in a Genoese ship, cheating certain death at the hands of the Turks and earning himself the title of Immortal Emperor. Five centuries after his disappearance, three mysterious men contact a young professor living in Istanbul. Members of a secret sect, they have guarded the Immortal Emperor's will for generations. They tell him that he is the next Byzantine emperor and that in order to take possession of his fortune he must carry out his ancestor's last wishes. The professor embarks on a dangerous journey, taking him to the heart of a mystery of epic historical significance. The Sultan of Byzantium is a symbiosis of story and history and a homage to Byzantine civilisation.
The Search Of Belisarius
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Author : Percy Stickney Grant
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2019-01-10
The Search Of Belisarius written by Percy Stickney Grant and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-10 with Poetry categories.
Excerpt from The Search of Belisarius: A Byzantine Legend Like Bacchus' Ariadne she used go, Along Ionian cities and the South. Intolerable joys could she bestow, Leader of revels, while the frenzied youth Crowded her progress. As for love, forsooth, She gave none, but a madness could inspire, Whose end was death, or bitter cure the truth. At last her sated passions mounting higher, World-rule from Rome's proud throne became desire. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.