Cameron, Averil
Byzantine Matters
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691196855
- author:
- Cameron, Averil
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Printed Publication
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 178mm / 140mm
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Byzantine Matters by Averil Cameron A fresh perspective on the Byzantine Empire is presented in this thought-provoking book. Historian Averil Cameron challenges prevailing misconceptions about Byzantium, exploring five major themes that have sparked controversy among scholars. Cameron delves into the complexities of Byzantine civilization, examining topics such as its place within modern debates about empire, its relationship to Hellenism, and its visual art. The author also addresses common misconceptions about Byzantium's Christianity and its significance in Western history and imagination. This book offers a compelling call to reconsider the importance of integrating Byzantium into wider histories, highlighting its relevance to ongoing debates about the relationships between East and West, Christianity and Islam, and Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy.
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