The Byzantine City from Heraclius to the Fourth Crusade, 610-1204: Urban Life after Antiquity

This book explores the Byzantine city from 610 to 1204, examining its political, social, economic, and architectural changes. It combines archaeological excavations, material culture analysis, and documentary sources to understand the transformation of the Byzantine central and provincial administrative apparatus, fiscal machinery, military institutions, socio-economic structures, and religious organization.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 08 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

From 610 to 1204, the Byzantine city experienced significant transformations, serving as the epicenter of political, social, and economic life for both secular and religious authorities. As the focal point of local landowning elites' economic interests, cities played a crucial role in shaping regional and subregional trajectories. This comprehensive book delves into the urban function, landscape, structure, and fabric of Byzantium's cities, drawing upon the latest archaeological excavations, material culture analyses, and a reassessment of documentary and hagiographical sources. By examining these various aspects, the book offers a deeper understanding of the changes that occurred in the Byzantine central and provincial administrative apparatus, fiscal machinery, military institutions, socio-economic structures, and religious organization.

This book is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in the history, archaeology, and architecture of Byzantium. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of the Byzantine urban landscape, shedding light on the complex and multifaceted nature of this remarkable period.

Weight: 303g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030843090
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021