LOST TO THE WEST
Description
Filled with unforgettable stories of emperors, generals, and religious patriarchs, as well as fascinating glimpses into the life of the ordinary citizen, Lost to the West reveals how much we owe to the Byzantine Empire that was the equal of any in its achievements, appetites, and enduring legacy. For more than a millennium, Byzantium reigned as the glittering seat of Christian civilization. When Europe fell into the Dark Ages, Byzantium held fast against Muslim expansion, keeping Christianity alive. Streams of wealth flowed into Constantinople, making possible unprecedented wonders of art and architecture. And the emperors who ruled Byzantium enacted a saga of political intrigue and conquest as astonishing as anything in recorded history. Lost to the West is replete with stories of assassination, mass mutilation and execution, sexual scheming, ruthless grasping for power, and clashing armies that soaked battlefields with the blood of slain warriors numbering in the tens of thousands.
Specifications
| Country Of Origin | India |
| Dimensions | 13.21 x 1.78 x 20.32 cm |
| Edition | 1st |
| Isbn 10 | 0307407969 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0307407962 |
| Item Weight | 1 kg 50 g |
| Language | English |
| Net Quantity | 249.00 Grams |
| Print Length | 329 pages |
| Publication Date | 1 June 2010 |
| Publisher | Crown Pub |
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Lost To The West
I read a few books on the mistreated History of the Eastern Roman Empire but I have to say that the author of this particular piece of work has entertained me like no other.The very accessible writing style, the notes kept at a bare minimum for a better reading flow coupled with a great sense of humor made me enjoy this book a lot. Well done!
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Beautiful story of a forgotten empire
Magnificient historiography of Byzantium. 11 centuries gracefully narrated. Highly recommended for beginners. Brownworth amused me almost every single page of the book.
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Melhor do que o esperado
Livro muito bem escrito e extremamente interessante, trata de uma parte da história muito pouco contada e desconhecida por grande parte das pessoas. Linguagem bem fácil de ler e escrita dinâmica, sem entrar em detalhes desnecessários. Os capítulos tratam de forma resumida os mais importantes líderes do Império Bizantino, permitindo um overview impressionante de uma etapa importantíssima para a história e cultura do Ocidente. Altamente recomendado não apenas para quem gosta de história, mas também para quem tem curiosidade e busca uma boa leitura.
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Istanbul or Constantinople
This book is quite brilliant, facinating and insightful. I have since read more about this region and time to build a better understanding of our world today.One day I will make it to see the great church for myself.
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A must read for anyone who loves Roman history
The history of Greece and Rome, those civilizations that gave us so much of the culture we have today, never loses its fascination. This book, the history of Constantinople, sheds important light on what was happening in the other Rome. Constantinople played a vital part in preserving the learning and key structures of the Classical era. Its fall was slower than Rome's, with many opportunities missed that might have given a giant leap to Western Civilization had it survived. Clear, well organized, with a pleasing writing style, this book will reward your quest for information with fascinating and enjoyable reading.
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