The Daughter Of Leontius

Or Phases Of Byzantine Life Social And Religious In The Fifth Century After Christ (1894)

von James D. Craig Houston

386 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The Daughter of Leontius: Or Phases of Byzantine Life Social and Religious in the Fifth Century After Christ"" is a historical novel written by James D. Craig Houston and published in 1894. The story is set in the Byzantine Empire during the 5th century AD and revolves around the life of a young woman named Eudoxia, the daughter of a wealthy aristocrat named Leontius. The novel explores various social and religious aspects of life in the Byzantine Empire during this time period, including the role of women in society, the influence of the Orthodox Church, and the political and cultural tensions between the Eastern and Western Roman Empires. As the story unfolds, Eudoxia faces a number of challenges and obstacles, including a forced marriage to a man she does not love, the betrayal of a close friend, and the threat of invasion by barbarian tribes. Throughout it all, she remains steadfast in her faith and her commitment to her family and her people. ""The Daughter of Leontius"" is a richly detailed and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex and often turbulent world of the Byzantine Empire. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, religion, or the social and cultural dynamics of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Europäische Geschichte Mittelalter
• ISBN: 9781120030160
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.08.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC