| Author |
Chubb, Thomas Caldecot, 1899-1972 |
| Illustrator |
Powers, Richard M., 1921-1996 |
| LoC No. |
59005919
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| Title |
The Byzantines
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| Original Publication |
United States: The World Publishing Co., 1959.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
A crusade that went astray -- Byzantium, crossroads of the world -- The Roman Empire and Constantinople -- The Holy Augustus -- A Roman army on horseback -- One religion, one church -- Golden Bezants -- The Byzantine way of life -- Last days of the Empire -- Chronological chart of the Byzantine Empire and world events -- Books for further reading -- Index and glossary.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"The Byzantines" by Thomas Caldecot Chubb is a historical account written in the late 20th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the Byzantine Empire, its culture, politics, and history, focusing primarily on the pivotal moments and figures that defined this era. Readers can expect a detailed analysis of significant events, such as the Fourth Crusade and the empire's interactions with various peoples and cultures. The opening of this work sets the stage for an exploration of the Fourth Crusade, beginning with the fleet's ambitious journey from Corfu towards the Holy Land, spurred by the desire to reclaim Christian territories. However, the course shifts towards Constantinople, under the influence of powerful Venetian leaders who see opportunity in the city’s riches. Through the eyes of chroniclers like Geoffrey of Villehardouin, the narrative captures the intrigue and excitement surrounding the crusaders as they approach the legendary capital of the Byzantine Empire, foreshadowing a significant historical turning point in both the crusaders' journey and the fate of Constantinople itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
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| Subject |
Byzantine Empire -- History -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70596 |
| Release Date |
Apr 19, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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