History of the Byzantine Empire, 324–1453, Volume I
by Alexander A. Vasiliev
University of Wisconsin Press, 1958 eISBN: 978-0-299-00923-6 | Paper: 978-0-299-80925-6
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ABOUT THIS BOOK “This is the revised English translation from the original work in Russian of the history of the Great Byzantine Empire. It is the most complete and thorough work on this subject. From it we get a wonderful panorama of the events and developments of the struggles of early Christianity, both western and eastern, with all of its remains of the wonderful productions of art, architecture, and learning.”—Southwestern Journal of Theology
REVIEWS
“Vasiliev’s survey of Byzantine history is unique in the field. It is complete, including a sketch of literature and art for each period, while all other works of the kind, even the most recent, either are restricted to a shorter time, or neglect some side of eastern civilization. . . . This widely known and highly prized History of the Byzantine Empire needs not the commendation of any reviewer. Written originally in Russian, it has been turned into English, French, Spanish, and Turkish. It has always been a favorite with students.”—The Catholic Historical Review
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I:
THE STUDY OF BYZANTINE HISTORY
Western European Scholarship
Byzantine Studies in Russia
Periodicals, General References, and Papyrology
CHAPTER II:
THE EMPIRE FROM THE TIME OF CONSTAN TINE THE GREAT TO JUSTINIAN
Constantine and Christianity
Reforms of Diocletian and Constantine
Emperors and Society from Constantine the Great to the Early Sixth Century
Literature, Learning, Education, and Art
CHAPTER III:
JUSTINIAN THE GREAT AND HIS IMMEDIATE SUCCESSORS (518–610)
Justin I
The Reign of Justinian and Theodora
Immediate Successors of Justinian
Literature, Learning, and Art
CHAPTER IV:
THE HERACLIAN EPOCH (610–717)
External Problems
Religious Policy of the Dynasty
Origin and Development of Theme Organization
Period of Anarchy (711–17)
Literature, Learning, and Art
CHAPTER V:
THE ICONOCLASTIC EPOCH (717–867)
The Isaurian or Syrian Dynasty
Successors of the Isaurians and the Amorian or Phrygian Dynasty (820–67)
Literature, Learning, and Art
CHAPTER VI:
THE MACEDONIAN EPOCH (867–1081)
The Origin of the Dynasty
External Affairs of the Macedonian Emperors
Social and Political Developments
The Time of Troubles (1056–81)
Education, Learning, Literature, and Art
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History of the Byzantine Empire, 324–1453, Volume I
by Alexander A. Vasiliev
University of Wisconsin Press, 1958 eISBN: 978-0-299-00923-6 Paper: 978-0-299-80925-6
“This is the revised English translation from the original work in Russian of the history of the Great Byzantine Empire. It is the most complete and thorough work on this subject. From it we get a wonderful panorama of the events and developments of the struggles of early Christianity, both western and eastern, with all of its remains of the wonderful productions of art, architecture, and learning.”—Southwestern Journal of Theology
REVIEWS
“Vasiliev’s survey of Byzantine history is unique in the field. It is complete, including a sketch of literature and art for each period, while all other works of the kind, even the most recent, either are restricted to a shorter time, or neglect some side of eastern civilization. . . . This widely known and highly prized History of the Byzantine Empire needs not the commendation of any reviewer. Written originally in Russian, it has been turned into English, French, Spanish, and Turkish. It has always been a favorite with students.”—The Catholic Historical Review
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I:
THE STUDY OF BYZANTINE HISTORY
Western European Scholarship
Byzantine Studies in Russia
Periodicals, General References, and Papyrology
CHAPTER II:
THE EMPIRE FROM THE TIME OF CONSTAN TINE THE GREAT TO JUSTINIAN
Constantine and Christianity
Reforms of Diocletian and Constantine
Emperors and Society from Constantine the Great to the Early Sixth Century
Literature, Learning, Education, and Art
CHAPTER III:
JUSTINIAN THE GREAT AND HIS IMMEDIATE SUCCESSORS (518–610)
Justin I
The Reign of Justinian and Theodora
Immediate Successors of Justinian
Literature, Learning, and Art
CHAPTER IV:
THE HERACLIAN EPOCH (610–717)
External Problems
Religious Policy of the Dynasty
Origin and Development of Theme Organization
Period of Anarchy (711–17)
Literature, Learning, and Art
CHAPTER V:
THE ICONOCLASTIC EPOCH (717–867)
The Isaurian or Syrian Dynasty
Successors of the Isaurians and the Amorian or Phrygian Dynasty (820–67)
Literature, Learning, and Art
CHAPTER VI:
THE MACEDONIAN EPOCH (867–1081)
The Origin of the Dynasty
External Affairs of the Macedonian Emperors
Social and Political Developments
The Time of Troubles (1056–81)
Education, Learning, Literature, and Art
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