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Margins and Metropolis
Authority across the Byzantine Empire
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The book delves into the intricate connections between Byzantium and its provinces, particularly Hellas and Peloponnesos in Greece. Judith Herrin highlights how Constantinople's influence shaped the governance through military and ecclesiastical officials. It examines the imperial court's culture, including diplomacy, ceremonies, and intellectual pursuits, while addressing specific issues such as the transmission of mathematical texts, censorship, and the church's philanthropic role. This analysis reveals the interplay of political, cultural, and religious dynamics within the Byzantine Empire.
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Margins and Metropolis, Judith Herrin
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- Title
- Margins and Metropolis
- Subtitle
- Authority across the Byzantine Empire
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Judith Herrin
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 390
- ISBN13
- 9780691166629
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The book delves into the intricate connections between Byzantium and its provinces, particularly Hellas and Peloponnesos in Greece. Judith Herrin highlights how Constantinople's influence shaped the governance through military and ecclesiastical officials. It examines the imperial court's culture, including diplomacy, ceremonies, and intellectual pursuits, while addressing specific issues such as the transmission of mathematical texts, censorship, and the church's philanthropic role. This analysis reveals the interplay of political, cultural, and religious dynamics within the Byzantine Empire.