Binding: Paperback
Description: This handy reference guide makes it easier to access and understand histories written in Greek between 600 and 1480 CE. Covering classicizing histories that continued ancient Greek traditions of historiography sweeping fast - paced 'chronicle type histories and dozens of idiosyncratic historical texts it distills the results of complex multi - lingual specialist scholarship into clear explanations of the basic information needed to approach each medieval Greek history. It provides a sound basis for further research on each text by describing what we know about the time of composition content covered by the history authorship extant manuscripts previous editions and translations and basic bibliography. Even - handed explanations of scholarly debates give readers the information they need to assess controversies independently. A comprehensive introduction orients students and non - specialists to the traditions and methods of Byzantine historical writing. It will prove an invaluable timesaver for Byzantinists and an essential entry point for classicists western medievalists and students.
Title: Guide To Byzantine Historical Writing
Author(s): Neville Leonora (University Of Wisconsin Madison)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Barcode: 9781107691162
Pages: 330 Pages, 2 Tables, Black And White
Publication Date: 5/17/2018
Category: Early History: C 500 To C 1450/1500