A Short History of Byzantium, 9780679772699
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Eleven centuries of intrigue, faith, and power in a lost empire.

A Short History of Byzantium

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  • Paperback

    496 pages

  • Release Date

    29 December 1998

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Summary

A Short History of Byzantium: The Empire of Splendor and Intrigue

Norwich is always on the lookout for the small but revealing details… . All of this he recounts in a style that consistently entertains. The New York Times Book Review

In this masterful adaptation of his acclaimed three-volume history, John Julius Norwich presents a concise yet comprehensive chronicle of Byzantium, the longest-lasting Christian empire. Beginning with Constantine the Great’s pivotal …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780679772699
ISBN-10:0679772693
Series:Vintage
Author:John Julius Norwich
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Random House Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:496
Release Date:29 December 1998
Weight:397g
Dimensions:202mm x 131mm x 27mm
About The Author

John Julius Norwich

John Julius Norwich is the author of more than twenty books, including the New York Times bestseller Absolute Monarchs. He began his career in the British foreign service, but resigned his diplomatic post to become a writer. He is a former chairman of the Venice in Peril Fund and the honorary chairman of the World Monuments Fund.

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