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Byzantium: City Of Gold, City Of Faith by Paul Hetherington, Ancient World

By Paul Hetherington, Werner Forman

1984 • Hardcover • Salem House Publishers

Description

Title: Byzantium: City Of Gold, City Of Faith
Author/Publisher: Paul Hetherington & Werner Forman, Salem House Publishers
Publication Year: 1984
Format: 128-page Illustrated Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Byzantium: City Of Gold, City Of Faith (echoes Of The Ancient World). Byzantium: City of Gold, City of Faith by Paul Hetherington is a historical non-fiction book published in 1983. This Illustrated hardcover, likely with a Dust Jacket, provides a detailed history and cultural study of the Byzantine Empire and its capital, Constantinople (now Istanbul), focusing on its political, religious, and artistic influence. It is an accessible overview of Medieval History.

Synopsis

Published in 1984, 'Byzantium: City Of Gold, City Of Faith' by Paul Hetherington and Werner Forman offers a concise yet illuminating journey into the heart of the Byzantine Empire. Part of the 'Echoes of the Ancient World' series, this non-fiction work delves into the profound history and cultural significance of Constantinople, the legendary city that stood as a bridge between East and West.

As its evocative title suggests, the book explores Byzantium's dual identity: a metropolis of unparalleled wealth and artistic achievement, and a spiritual epicentre of Orthodox Christianity. It serves as an accessible introduction for those keen to understand the empire that flourished for over a thousand years following the fall of Rome.

  • Byzantine Splendour: Through the lens of Paul Hetherington's scholarship and the renowned photography of Werner Forman, readers are transported to an empire famed for its dazzling mosaics, grand architecture, and opulent court life, truly a 'City of Gold'.
  • A Tapestry of Faith: The book meticulously examines Constantinople's role as a 'City of Faith', charting the development and profound influence of Orthodox Christianity within the Byzantine Empire and its enduring legacy on global religious history.
  • Imperial Crossroads: Exploring Byzantium's pivotal geopolitical position, this volume highlights its strategic importance as a bulwark against various empires and its critical influence on the broader Middle East and nascent European powers.

This vintage historical volume remains a valued resource for enthusiasts of ancient history, art, and theology, offering a beautifully presented and authoritative overview of one of the world's most enduring and enigmatic civilisations.

Condition

This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

Specifications

ISBN 9780856133633
Format Hardcover
Condition Acceptable
Publisher Salem House Publishers
Year 1984
Pages 128
Type Not Specified
Genre History
Topic Middle East / Turkey & Ottoman Empire
Signed No
Vintage Yes
Features Illustrated, Dust Jacket
Language English
Ex Libris No
Inscribed No
Book Title Byzantium : City of Gold, City of Faith
Book Series Echoes of the Ancient World Ser.
Illustrator Yes
Item Weight 658 g
Personalised No
Custom Bundle No
Narrative Type Non-Fiction
Intended Audience Adults

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