The Byzantine Republic
Nonfiction, History, Medieval, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, History & Theory
| Author: | Anthony Kaldellis | ISBN: | 9780674967403 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press | Publication: | February 2, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Anthony Kaldellis |
| ISBN: | 9780674967403 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Publication: | February 2, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press |
| Language: | English |
Scholars have long claimed that the Eastern Roman Empire, a Christian theocracy, bore little resemblance to ancient Rome. Here, Anthony Kaldellis reconnects Byzantium to its Roman roots, arguing that it was essentially a republic, with power exercised on behalf of, and sometimes by, Greek-speaking citizens who considered themselves fully Roman.
Scholars have long claimed that the Eastern Roman Empire, a Christian theocracy, bore little resemblance to ancient Rome. Here, Anthony Kaldellis reconnects Byzantium to its Roman roots, arguing that it was essentially a republic, with power exercised on behalf of, and sometimes by, Greek-speaking citizens who considered themselves fully Roman.
