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From Rome to Byzantium AD 363 to 565 - (Edinburgh History of Ancient Rome) by A D Lee

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  • The final dramatic centuries of Roman historyBetween the deaths of the Emperors Julian (363) and Justinian (565), the Roman Empire underwent momentous changes.
  • About the Author: Doug Lee is Associate Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Nottingham.
  • 360 Pages
  • History, Ancient
  • Series Name: Edinburgh History of Ancient Rome

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A. D. Lee charts the significant developments which marked the transformation of Ancient Rome into medieval Byzantium.



Book Synopsis



The final dramatic centuries of Roman history
Between the deaths of the Emperors Julian (363) and Justinian (565), the Roman Empire underwent momentous changes. Most obviously, control of the west was lost to barbarian groups during the fifth century, and although parts were recovered by Justinian, the empire's centre of gravity shifted irrevocably to the east, with its focal point now the city of Constantinople. Equally important was the increasing dominance of Christianity not only in religious life, but also in politics, society and culture.
Doug Lee charts these and other significant developments which contributed to the transformation of ancient Rome and its empire into Byzantium and the early medieval west. By emphasising the resilience of the east during late antiquity and the continuing vitality of urban life and the economy, this volume offers an alternative perspective to the traditional paradigm of decline and fall.
Key features: - Provides a clear analytical narrative of pivotal political, military, and religious developments- Complements this with an examination of overarching trends in urban life and the economy- Gives particular attention to the dynamics of political and religious power and of Roman-barbarian relations during the fifth century



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AUTHOR APPROVED 'This rich, clear analytical narrative of two centuries of dramatic change unravels the complexities of seismic religious transformation, major cultural realignment as well as the political and military changes that shifted Europe's focus from Rome to Byzantium and that still influence the shape of Europe. An excellent overview of the period.' Michael Whitby, University of Birmingham The final dramatic centuries of Roman history Between the deaths of the Emperors Julian (363) and Justinian (565), the Roman Empire underwent momentous changes. Most obviously, control of the west was lost to barbarian groups during the fifth century, and although parts were recovered by Justinian, the empire's centre of gravity shifted irrevocably to the east, with its focal point now the city of Constantinople. Equally important was the increasing dominance of Christianity not only in religious life, but also in politics, society and culture. Doug Lee charts these and other significant developments which contributed to the transformation of ancient Rome and its empire into Byzantium and the early medieval west. By emphasising the resilience of the east during late antiquity and the continuing vitality of urban life and the economy, this volume offers an alternative perspective to the traditional paradigm of decline and fall. Key features: - Provides a clear analytical narrative of pivotal political, military, and religious developments - Complements this with an examination of overarching trends in urban life and the economy - Gives particular attention to the dynamics of political and religious power and of Roman-barbarian relations during the fifth century A. D. Lee is Associate Professor in Classical Studies at the University of Nottingham.



Review Quotes




Lee not only provides his readers with the most up-to-date Anglophone scholarship, but also takes note of key publications in French, German and Italian, thus transcending this book's primary target audience of students -- many of whom will rarely have mastered all relevant languages -- and making it just as valuable for scholars... As it stands, this is the most thorough yet accessible overview of Imperial Rome's twilight centuries since Ernst Stein's Histoire du Bas-Empire. The present reviewer could think of no higher endorsement.--Jeroen Wijnendaele, Ghent University "Acta Classica"

The book has many virtues. Accuracy, as Housman remarked, is a duty not a virtue, but Lee is extremely accurate in comparison to some of his competitors. University students must surely comprise the majority of the target audience and Lee does not forget the book's didactic purpose... A fine achievement.--Gavin Kelly, University of Edinburgh "Bryn Mawr Classical Review"

This rich, clear analytical narrative of two centuries of dramatic change unravels the complexities of seismic religious transformation, major cultural realignment as well as the political and military changes that shifted Europe's focus from Rome to Byzantium and that still influence the shape of Europe. An excellent overview of the period.--Michael Whitby "University of Birmingham"



About the Author



Doug Lee is Associate Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Nottingham. He is the author of Information and Frontiers: Late Roman Foreign Relations (1993), Pagans and Christians in Late Antiquity: A Sourcebook (2000), and War in Late Antiquity: A Social History (2007), as well as contributing chapters to the Cambridge Ancient History.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 360
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Ancient
Series Title: Edinburgh History of Ancient Rome
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Theme: Rome
Format: Hardcover
Author: A D Lee
Language: English
Street Date: January 15, 2013
TCIN: 1001416460
UPC: 9780748627905
Item Number (DPCI): 247-05-0988
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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