The Emperors of Byzantium
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The Emperors of Byzantium
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Overview
The Byzantine empire was one of the most successful states of the Middle Ages, ruling over a huge terrain straddling Europe and western Asia for eleven hundred years from the fourth to fifteenth centuries. This chronicle by Byzantine expert Kevin Lygo brings this majestic yet turbulent period to life through the lives of its emperors: the supreme military commander, the head of state, and God’s representative on Earth, no less.
These rulers, who included famous figures such as Constantine the Great and Justinian I, a scattering of women, as well as ruthless usurpers, left their mark upon the modern world with the establishment of the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith, the creation of a visual template for Christian art, and the magnificent artistic achievements of Hagia Sophia and Mount Athos.
Each illustrated biographical entry contributes to the story of how Byzantium shaped art, culture, religious beliefs, and justice systems, as well as the role this extraordinary empire played in halting repeated invasions, allowing the idea of “Europe” to flourish. Through this compelling history, Lygo paints vivid portraits of the entire Byzantine cast, with tales of petty revenge, religious devotion, sexual intrigue, and artistic brilliance. From soaring intellectuals to illiterate peasants, eunuchs, and despots, this is a humanizing portrayal of the individuals whose rule profoundly impacted the lives of millions.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500023297 |
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| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson |
| Publication date: | 06/07/2022 |
| Pages: | 336 |
| Sales rank: | 498,073 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.30(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.30(d) |
About the Author
Robert Peston is a journalist, writer, and the political editor of ITV News.
Bettany Hughes is an award-winning historian, author, and broadcaster.
Table of Contents
Foreword Robert Peston 8
Introduction Bettany Hughes 10
Constantinian Dynasty (306-363) 16
Constantine I The Great
Constantius II
Julian the Apostate
Non-Dynastic Ruler (363-364) 34
Jovian
Valentinian Dynasty (364-379) 36
Valentinian I
Vaiens
Gratian
Theodosian Dynasty (379-457) 40
Theodosios I
Arcadius
Theodosios II
Pulcheria & Marcian
Leonid Dynasty (457-518) 54
Leo I
Leo II
Zeno
Basiliskos
Anastasios I Dikoros
Justinian Dynasty (518-602) 68
Justin I
Justinian I
Justin II
Tiberios II Constantine
Maurice Tiberios
Non-Dynastic Usurper (602-610) 90
Phokas
Heraklian Dynasty (610-695) 94
Heraldeios
Constantine III & Heraklonas
Constans II
Constantine IV
Justinian II Rhinotmetos (First Reign)
Twenty Years of Anarchy (695-717) 110
Leontios
Tiberios III Apsimar
Justinian II Rhinotmetos (Second Reign)
Philippikos Bardanes
Anastasios II Artemios
Theodosios III
Isaurian Dynasty (717-802) 120
Leo III the Isaurian
Artabasdos
Constantine V Kopronymos
Leo TV the Khazar
Constantine VI the Blind
Irene
Nikephorian Dynasty (802-813) 136
Nikephoros I
Staurakios
Michael I Rangabe
Non-Dynastic Ruler (813-820) 142
Leo V the Armenian
Amorian Dynasty (820-867) 144
Michael II
Theophilos
Michael III
Macedonian Dynasty (867-1056) 160
Basil I
Leo VI
Alexander
Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos
Romanos I Lekapenos
Romanos II
Nikephoros II Phokas
John I Tzimiskes
Basil II Bulgaroktonos
Constantine VIII
Romanos III Argyros
Michael IV the Paphlagonian
Michael V Kalaphates
Zoe Porphyrogennete & Theodora Porphyrogennete
Constantine IX Monomachos
Theodora Porphyrogennete
Non-Dynastic Ruler (1056-1057) 216
Michael VI Stratiotikos
Komnenian Dynasty (I: 1057-1059) 218
Isaac I Komnenos
Doukid Dynasty (1059-1081) 222
Constantine X Doukas
Romanos IV Diogenes
Michael VII Doukas
Nikephoros III Botaneiates
Komnenian Dynasty (II: 1081-1185) 236
Alexios I Komnenos
John II Komnenos
Manuel I Komnenos
Alexios II Komnenos
Andronikos I Komnenos
Angelid Dynasty (1185-1204) 262
Isaac II Angelos
Alexios III Angelos
Alexios IV Angelos & Isaac II Angelos
Alexios V Doukas Mourtzouphlos
Latin Constantinople and the Empire in Exile (1204-1461) 274
The Latin Occupation of Constantinople
The Despotate of Epiros
The Empire of Trebizond
The Empire of Nicaea (1208-1261) 280
Theodore I Laskaris
John III Doukas Vatatzes
Theodore II Laskaris
John IV Laskaris
Palaiologan Dynasty (1261-1453) 288
Michael VIII Palaiologos
Andronikos II
Andronikos III
John V
John VI Kantakouzenos
Andronikos IV
John VII
Manuel II
John VIII
Constantine XI Dragases
Further Reading 324
Acknowledgments 327
Picture Credits 328
Index 330