BYZANTINE CIVILISATION
Book Details + Condition: Edward Arnold and Co (London). Early Edition, 1948. Hardcover. 300 pages with Index. Comprehensive history of the Byzantine Civilization by a highly noted author on the subject, Steven Runciman. Chapters include:
- The Foundation of Constantinople
- Historical Outline
The Imperial Constitution and Reign of Law
- Religion and the Church
- The Army and The Navy: The Diplomatic Service
- Commerce
- Town and Country Life
- Education and Learning
- Byzantine Literature and Art
- And much more.
From the massive collection of King Lawrence Parker - academic, dissertation author, and book collector extraordinaire. In very good condition, with firm binding; Parker's bookplate to inside front board; interior is clean and free of markings.
