Heraclius, Emperor of Byzantium (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521814591)

This book evaluates the life and empire of the pivotal yet controversial Byzantine emperor Heraclius (ad. 610-641), a contemporary of the Prophet Muhammad. His stormy war-torn reign is critical for understanding the background to fundamental changes in the Balkans and the Middle East, including the emergence of Islam. Heraclius' skills enabled him to capture and recapture important territory, including Jerusalem, Syria and Egypt. Yet, they proved to be of little value when he confronted early Islamic conquests.

Author: Walter E. Kaegi
ISBN-10: 0521814596
ISBN-13: 9780521814591
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/27/2003
Pages: 372
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d