Strategic Majesty Across Eastern Mediterranean Frontiers

The Golden Age Of Constantinople And The Byzantine Empire

von James R. Hartwell

168 Seiten, Taschenbuch, ab 1 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The sweeping consolidation of power in the eastern Mediterranean fundamentally preserved and transformed classical civilization throughout the medieval period. This comprehensive historical account explores the intricate administrative frameworks, monumental architectural achievements, and systemic military adaptations that characterized this enduring realm. Moving beyond simplified narratives of gradual decline, the text examines the nuanced realities of bureaucratic centralization, profound theological debates, and the complex economic engines that sustained massive territorial borders. Relying on surviving imperial edicts, primary theological manuscripts, and extensive archaeological excavations, the narrative carefully deconstructs the mechanisms of regional supremacy and the deliberate construction of an orthodox cultural identity. This rigorous analysis provides an objective, layered perspective on how an uncompromising state navigated unprecedented geopolitical threats, offering vital context for understanding the enduring legacy of medieval statecraft and institutional resilience.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte
• ISBN: 9783565432011
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 30.04.2026
• Größe: 29.7 x 21 cm
• Verlag: epubli
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 1 Jahre