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The Story Of The Byzantine Empire (1892)

The Story Of The Byzantine Empire (1892)

Oman, Charles William Chadwick

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1164194291
ISBN13: 9781164194293
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of the Byzantine Empire, written by Charles William Chadwick Oman and first published in 1892, is a comprehensive account of the history of the Byzantine Empire from its origins in the Roman Empire to its fall to the Ottoman Turks in 1453. Oman, a British historian and military strategist, draws on a wide range of primary sources to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of the political, social, and cultural developments of the Byzantine Empire over the course of its thousand-year history.Beginning with the reign of Constantine the Great, Oman traces the emergence of the Byzantine Empire as a distinct political entity in the fourth century CE, and follows its fortunes through the tumultuous centuries that followed. He covers the reigns of the great emperors of the early Byzantine period, such as Justinian and Heraclius, as well as the later struggles against foreign invaders, including the Arab and Seljuk Turks.Throughout the book, Oman pays close attention to the cultural and religious developments of the Byzantine Empire, including the role of the Orthodox Church and the impact of the Crusades. He also explores the fascinating world of Byzantine art, literature, and architecture, and provides detailed descriptions of key historical events, such as the sack of Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade in 1204.The Story of the Byzantine Empire is a classic work of historical scholarship that remains widely read and respected today. Oman's engaging prose style, combined with his deep knowledge of the subject matter, makes this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Byzantine Empire or the broader history of the Mediterranean world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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