{"product_id":"introduction-to-byzantium-602-1453-jonathan-harris-9781138556423","title":"Introduction to Byzantium, 602-1453","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Byzantium, 602\u003c\/em\u003e-\u003cem\u003e1453\u003c\/em\u003e provides students with an accessible guide to medieval Byzantium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the near collapse of Byzantium in the seventh century, the book traces its survival and development through to its absorption by the Ottoman empire. As well as having an overall political narrative, the chapters cover a wide range of topics including society and economy, art and architecture, literature and education, military tactics and diplomacy, gender and education. They also explore themes that remain prominent and highly debated today, including relations between Islam and the West, the impact of the Crusades, the development of Russia, and the emergence of Orthodox Christianity. Comprehensively written, each chapter provides an overview of the particular period or topic, a summary of the ongoing historiographical debates, primary source material textboxes, further reading recommendations and a 'points to remember' section. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Byzantium, 602\u003c\/em\u003e-\u003cem\u003e453\u003c\/em\u003e provides students with a thorough introduction to the history of Byzantium and equips them with the tools to write successful analytical essays. It is essential reading for any student of the history of the Byzantine empire. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jonathan Harris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138556424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138556423\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 298\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 6.90w x 0.80d","brand":"Jonathan Harris","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48087742185727,"sku":"9781138556423","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1f7b81a3-a21c-413b-9d5c-a684d6e7aaff.jpg?v=1769101146","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/introduction-to-byzantium-602-1453-jonathan-harris-9781138556423","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}