Synopses & Reviews
This book provides a complete chronology of the Byzantine Empire to the fall of Constantinople on May 28, 1453. The events listed are mainly political and military with some cultural history. Each year occupies around one page of the text.
Synopsis
This work provides a clear and comprehensive chronology of the Eastern Roman Empire from the foundation of Constantinople in 324 AD to the extinction of the last Byzantine principality in 1461 AD, ultimately shedding light on a once-obscure period of Eastern Mediterranean and Balkan history whose events still resonate in world politics.
Synopsis
Acknowledgements Maps Glossary Introduction; J.Harris Prelude to Creation of Empire c.274-328 From Formal Dedication of Constantinople 330-476 477-609 610-867 868-1066 1067-1204 1205-1261 1262-1502 Sovereigns of the Byzantine World Index
About the Author
Timothy Venning is a freelance researcher. Jonathan Harris is Senior Lecturer in Byzantine History at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Table of Contents
Introduction
--J.Harris * The Roman World 500 BC * Medieval Empire 741-1453 * The Empires' Territories 1204 * The Empires and their Neighbours c.1350 * Glossary of Battles, People and Places * Short Chronology of Emperors * Annotated Bibliography * Index