Description
The dictionary is available in printed and e-reference text versions from The Oxford Digital Reference Shelf. It covers the main historical events of Byzantium, as well as important social and religious events. It also includes biographies of eminent political and literary personalities and describes in detail religious, social, cultural, legal and political topics. Cultural topics include music, theology and the arts. Other topics covered include warfare, demography, education, agriculture, commerce, science, philosophy, and medicine providing a comprehensive picture of the complex and advanced political and social structures of Byzantine society.
The Byzantine Empire with its centre located at its capital Constantinople was one of the most influential and powerful states of its time. Byzantium's civilization with its combination of classical and religious thought influenced the political and cultural evolution of Italy, Eastern Europe, and Russia. India, China, and the Scandinavian countries also felt the influence of the Byzantine culture. The dictionary includes over 200 illustrations, tables, and maps, as a reference for studying and researching the Byzantine civilization.
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