Mark Whittow presents a clear, up-to-date reassessment of the Byzantine empire during a crucial phase in the history of the Near East. Against a geopolitical background (superbly illustrated with fourteen maps), his book covers the last decade of the Roman empire as a superpower, the catastrophic crisis of the seventh century, and the means whereby the embattled Byzantine empire hung on in Constantinople and Asia Minor until the Abbasid Caliphate's decline opened up new perspectives for Christian power in the Near East.A special feature is Whittow's coverage of Byzantium's neighbors, allies, and enemies in Europe and Asia. He stresses the geographical context of events, often overlooked in other accounts of this period. The origins of Russia, relations with the nomad powers of the steppe world, the competition between Bulgars, Romans, and Slavs in the Balkans, and the frequently ignored region of the Transcaucasus are all given extended treatment. No such wide-ranging work has appeared in English for nearly 30 years, and Whittow's book will be invaluable for all scholars, students, and enthusiasts of medieval history. Mark Whittow presents a clear, up-to-date reassessment of the Byzantine empire during a crucial phase in the history of the Near East. Against a geopolitical background (superbly illustrated with fourteen maps), his book covers the last decade of the Roman empire as a superpower, the catastrophic crisis of the seventh century, and the means whereby the embattled Byzantine empire hung on in Constantinople and Asia Minor until the Abbasid Caliphate's decline opened up new perspectives for Christian power in the Near East.A special feature is Whittow's coverage of Byzantium's neighbors, allies, and enemies in Europe and Asia. He stresses the geographical context of events, often overlooked in other accounts of this period. The origins of Russia, relations with the nomad powers of the steppe world, the competition between Bulgars, Romans, and Slavs in the Balkans, and the frequently ignored region of the Transcaucasus are all given extended treatment. No such wide-ranging work has appeared in English for nearly 30 years, and Whittow's book will be invaluable for all scholars, students, and enthusiasts of medieval history.

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Whittow, Mark

ACLS Humanities E-Book, Berkeley, ©1996

ACLS Humanities E-Book, Berkeley, c1996

United States, United States of America

Berkeley, California, 1996

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Memory of the World Librarian: Quintus

Includes bibliographical references (p. 424-445) and index.

This Book Is An Excellent, Up-to-date Reassessment Of The Byzantine Empire During A Crucial Phase In The History Of The Near East. Well Illustrated With Original Maps, It Covers The Last Decade Of The Roman Empire As A Superpower Of The Ancient World, The Crisis Of The Seventh Century, And The Means Whereby Its Embattled Byzantine Successor Hung On In Constantinople And Asia Minor Until The Abbasid Caliphate's Decline Opened Up New Perspectives For Christian Power In The Near East. Chapters Cover Social And Economic Change, Iconoclasm, The Institutions Of The Byzantine State, The Military Development That Allowed The Empire To Strike Back In The Tenth Century, The Growing Political Tensions That Led To Civil War In The 970s And 980s, And The Halt To Further Advance By That War's Victor, Basil Ii. The Author Gives Full Attention To The Empire's Neighbors, Allies, And Enemies. The Origins Of Russia, Relations With The Nomad Power Of The Steppe World, The Competition Between Bulgars, Romans And Slavs In The Balkans, And The Rich But Frequently Ignored World Of The Transcaucasus Are All Given Extended Treatment. Table Of Contents -- Sources For Early Medieval Byzantium -- The Strategic Geography Of The Near East -- The Roman World In 600 -- The Fall Of The Old Order -- How The Roman Empire Survived -- The Shock Of Defeat -- The Byzantine Response: On To The Defensive -- The Byzantine Empire And Its Non-muslim Neighbours, C. 600- C. 950 -- The Age Of Reconquest, 863-976 -- The Reign Of Basil Ii, 976-1025. Mark Whittow. Published In Great Britain In 1996 Under The Title The Making Of Orthodox Byzantium, 600-1025--t.p. Verso. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 424-445) And Index.

<p><p>an Excellent Book. Its Originality Lies In Its Broad Geographical Perspective, The Extensive Treatment Of Neighboring Countries . . . And The Emphasis On Archaeological Evidence.&#151;cyril Mango, Exeter College, Oxford</p>

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