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Focusing on the lives of three lesser-known Byzantine empresses, Judith Herrin's work sheds light on their significance and the broader historical context of the medieval Byzantine era. By exploring the experiences of these extraordinary women, the book aims to engage a wider audience with this often-overlooked period in history. Herrin advocates for a renewed appreciation of Byzantium, positioning her exploration as a crucial step toward revitalizing interest in its rich legacy.
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Women in Purple, Judith Herrin
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- Title
- Women in Purple
- Subtitle
- Rulers of Medieval Byzantium
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Judith Herrin
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 312
- ISBN13
- 9780691117805
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Biographies, Women, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Middle Ages, Greece, Women's Biographies, Rulers, Byzantine Empire, Early Middle Ages, Ruling Women, Empresses, 8th-9th Century
- First published
- 2001
- Original title
- Women in Purple: Rulers of Medieval Byzantium
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the lives of three lesser-known Byzantine empresses, Judith Herrin's work sheds light on their significance and the broader historical context of the medieval Byzantine era. By exploring the experiences of these extraordinary women, the book aims to engage a wider audience with this often-overlooked period in history. Herrin advocates for a renewed appreciation of Byzantium, positioning her exploration as a crucial step toward revitalizing interest in its rich legacy.