From the Later Roman Empire to Late Antiquity and Beyond

Averil Cameron is a renowned historian of late antiquity and Byzantium, and this collection reflects her development as a historian over many decades. It provides a revealing and important survey of profound historiographical changes, from her early days as an ancient historian to her important contribution to the field of late antiquity and Byzantium. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of the later Roman empire and late antiquity, as well as anyone interested in Edward Gibbon, the end of the Roman empire, and the emergence of Islam in the early seventh century.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Averil Cameron, a renowned historian of late antiquity and Byzantium, has authored a comprehensive collection that delves into the evolving perspectives of historians studying the later Roman empire from the 1960s to the present. This third installment in the Variorum series showcases a selection of articles chosen to reflect both the broader shifts in the treatment of the subject matter and Camerons own remarkable development as a historian over the course of several decades. The book offers a revealing and significant survey of profound historiographical transformations.

Cameron's volume encompasses essential papers and reviews, showcasing her pivotal role in the narrative. These pieces trace her journey from her early days as an ancient historian to her significant contributions to the establishment of the field of late antiquity, and further highlight her later work as a Byzantinist, a trajectory matched by few other scholars.

The book holds immense importance for scholars and students delving into the later Roman empire and late antiquity, as well as for individuals with an interest in Edward Gibbon's legacy, the enduring questions surrounding the end of the Roman empire and its perceived decline, or the emergence of Islam in the early seventh century and its interconnectedness with the late antique world. (CS 1113)

Weight: 562g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032133447