History of the Byzantine Empire, vols. 1 & 2

by George Finlay

Publisher:

William Blackwood and Sons

, 1853–1854

Overview

This massive two-volume history presents a thorough account of the Byzantine Empire from 716 to 1453. Finlay constantly refers to ancient historians, making this text an index for classical literature on the Byzantine Empire as much as a history of it. In Books 1 and 2 of the work, topics covered include the contest with the iconoclasts (717–867) and the Basilian Dynasty (876–1057), respectively. Book 3 goes over Byzantine history from 1058 leading up to its fall between 1185 and 1204, and Book 4 then covers the Greek empires of Nicaea and Constantinople from 1204 to 1261.

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Key Features

• Covers the Greek empires of Nicaea and Constantinople from 1204 to 1261
• Explore’s Byzantine history from 1058 up to its fall between 1185 and 1204
• Contains materials ideal for students, teachers, and pastors

Product Details

• Title: History of the Byzantine Empire, Vols. 1 & 2
• Author: George Finlay
• Publisher: William Blackwood and Sons
• Print Publication Date: 1853–1854
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Pages: 1210
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Byzantine Empire › History; Nicaea, Empire of › History
• Resource ID: LLS:HSTRBZNTN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:02:38Z

About George Finlay

George Finlay (1799–1875) was a Scottish historian. He studied law at the University of Glasgow, the University of Göttingen, and the University of Edinburgh. He later became enthusiast for Greek independence and moved to Athens where he lived for nearly 50 years. He is also the author of A History of Greece from the Roman Conquest to the Present Time.