History of the Eastern Empire from the Fall of Irene to the Accession of Basil

History of the Eastern Empire from the Fall of Irene to the Accession of Basil: A.D. 802-867 This classic history of the Eastern Roman Empire-first published in 1912 and a companion to Bury's two-volume History of the Later Roman Empire-remains one of the most readable works on the era, and is highly recommended for students of Roman culture.This essential volume covers:? the reigns of Nicephorus I, Stauracius, and Michael I, (A.D. 802-813)? Leo V, the Armenian, and the revival of Iconoclasm (A.D. 813-820)? Michael II, the Amorian (A.D. 820-829)? Theophilus (A.D. 829-842)? Michael III (A.D. 842-867)? financial and military administration? the Saracen wars? relations with the Western Empire? the conversion of Slavs and Bulgarians? and much, much more.British historian JOHN BAGNELL BURY (1861-1927) was professor of modern history at Cambridge. His writings, known for a readability combined with a scholarly depth, include History of Greece (1900) and Idea of Progress (1920). Autor: J. B. Bury Wydawnictwo: Cosimo Classics Rok wydania: 2008 Okładka: miękka Liczba stron: 548 Wymiary: 22.9 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm Język: angielski ISBN: 9781605204215