Description
Originally published by Weidenfeld and Nicholson, 1966.
Focusing on the middle period in Byzantium's eleven-century history as its most imperial era, Jenkins considers a number of events that changed the course of world history: the repulse of the Saracens from the gates of Constantinople in 678 and 718, the reign of Michael III, which marked the greatness of Middle Byzantium, the resolution in 843 of the quarrel over images, the conversion of the Bulgar Khan Boris to Christianity, and a splendid revival of painting, which culminated in the apse mosaic of St Sophia.
About the Author
At the time of his death in 1969, Romilly Jenkins was Professor of Byzantine History and Director of Studies at Dumbarton Oaks Research Library of Harvard University.
Book Information
ISBN 9780802066671
Author Romilly Jenkins
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint University of Toronto Press
Publisher University of Toronto Press
Weight(grams) 612g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 153mm * 28mm