History As Literature in Byzantium Papers from the Fortieth Spring Symposium of Byzantine Studies, University of Birmingham, April 2007 |
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| Editor:
| Macrides, Ruth |
| Series title: | Publications of the Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-351-93065-9 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2016 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $64.95USD $200.00USD $200.00 |
Book Description:
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Although perceived since the 16th century as the most impressive literary achievement of Byzantine culture, historical writing nevertheless remains little studied as literature. This book, devoted to literary interpretations of Byzantine historical writing and analyses of pictorial narratives, illustrates how analyses of texts and images from the 6th to the 14th century work hand in hand with an evaluation of the work as a document of historical value.
Although perceived since the 16th century as the most impressive literary achievement of Byzantine culture, historical writing nevertheless remains little studied as literature. This book, devoted to literary interpretations of Byzantine historical writing and analyses of pictorial narratives, illustrates how analyses of texts and images from the 6th to the 14th century work hand in hand with an evaluation of the work as a document of historical value.