Encyclopedia of the Byzantine Empire
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: July 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 366
ISBN-13: 9780786415205
Subjects: Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 500 to c 1500; European history: c 500 to c 1500; Reference works; c 1000 CE to c 1500; Renaissance; Byzantine Empire - History; History; Reference; History: World; Byzantine Empire; Europe; World - General; Encyclopedias
Description: "The Middle Ages as they were lived in Eastern Europe are covered in this encyclopedia. An introduction provides an overview of the Byzantine Empire - what life was like, what people wore and ate, how families were formed and cared for, and how the so-called Eastern Empire differed from its Western counterpart." "Over 1500 entries, from Adrianopolis to Zoe, embrace a broad range of topics. Illustrations include genealogies of Byzantine rulers, maps of the Empire at various stages, and photographs of Byzantine buildings and art. A pronunciation guide, a note about transliteration and spelling, a chronology of emperors, a glossary, a suggested readings list, and an index are also included."--BOOK JACKET.