Isbn: 9781334526855 - the history of psellus: edited with critical notes and indices (classic reprint) (5 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a critical edition of a historical work by a prominent Byzantine figure. The text delves into the tumultuous history of the Byzantine Empire, offering a unique perspective from a high-ranking official who served four emperors. The author, a self-proclaimed disciple of the Platonic school, provides a firsthand account of the empire's decline, predicting its impending fall. The book offers fascinating insights into the author's own life as a leading statesman, his complex relationship with monasticism, and his outspoken views on the empire's political and social landscape. Through his insightful observations and critical reflections, the author provides a rich tapestry of the Byzantine world, revealing the anxieties and aspirations of a society grappling with both internal and external pressures. The book offers a unique and illuminating glimpse into the decline of a powerful empire through the eyes of a man who both served it and critically observed its flaws. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 446 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.