Robert Byron Book order

The Station follows three high-spirited young men as they visit twenty monasteries on Mount Athos in 1927.

The narrative centers on a group of individuals in a small mid-western town who believe they possess advanced knowledge about an impending global catastrophe. They convene to share insights on the potential capsizing of the earth and the subsequent end of current life forms. The discussions include survival tactics for those who endure the disaster and imaginative ideas about how humanity might adapt and thrive in a transformed world.

Set against the backdrop of Southern California's vibrant diversity, the narrative follows an East Coast transplant navigating life after joining the US Marine Corps. As he adapts to the region's rich tapestry of cultures and lifestyles, the story explores themes of identity, belonging, and transformation in a place where new ideas and people constantly reshape the landscape.

Byzantine art is explored as a vital part of the broader narrative of European painting, highlighting its influence on the evolution of artistic styles. This groundbreaking work, first published in 1930, presents scientifically established theories that were previously speculative, making it a significant contribution to the history of European art. The book emphasizes the interconnectedness of artistic movements and the lasting impact of Byzantine aesthetics on later developments in painting.

Focusing on colonial rule, Robert Byron's work critically examines the socio-political landscape of India in 1931. The essay delves into the challenges confronting the nation during this period, providing insightful analysis of the complexities of colonialism and its impact on Indian society. Byron's observations offer a thought-provoking perspective on the historical context and ongoing issues in India at the time.

Robert Byron believed that the summit of ancient Greek civilization was not to be found in 5th century B.C.E. Athens, but in post-classical Byzantium, also called Constantinople by the Romans. Byzantine civilization was truly glorious, as we see by looking through Byron's fresh eyes. Byron was a brilliant writer and dashing figure whose life was cut short in WWII. The introduction is by Richard Luckett, Byron's biographer.

Blending travel writing with the author's observations on the deeper political and social issues during 1931 and 1932, this title describes the eventual horrors of the Soviet Union and the downfall of the Raj.

In 1933 Robert Byron began a journey through the Middle East via Beirut, Jerusalem, Baghdad, and Teheran to Oxiana--the country of the Oxus, the ancient name for the river Amu Darya which forms part of the border between Afghanistan and the Soviet Union. The Road to Oxiana offers not only a wonderful record of his adventures, but also a rare account of the architectural treasures of a region now inaccessible to most Western travelers.