History of the Byzantine Empire

Author: Chen Zhiqiang
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: The Byzantine Empire is the longest-lasting autocratic monarchy in medieval European history, having played a significant role in the political, economic, cultural, and religious aspects of medieval Europe, and its influence continues to this day. Professor Chen Zhiqiang's book "A History of the Byzantine Empire" was supported by the "Greek Research Center" of Peking University and is now published and distributed by the Commercial Press. This book provides readers with more knowledge about the Byzantine Empire, sparking greater interest and deeper reflection on the rise and fall of Byzantine history, thereby encouraging more people to care about, support, or dedicate themselves to the study of Byzantine studies in China. The Byzantine Empire, which endured for over a thousand years, has had a profound impact on the development of medieval Europe. This book is the first monograph in China dedicated to the study of Byzantine imperial history, systematically introducing the emergence, development, and main characteristics of the empire in chronological order by dynasty. The book is divided into nine chapters, with the first eight chapters arranged chronologically, outlining the major military and political events of each era and their influences; the ninth chapter focuses on Byzantine social life. The publication of this book is expected to contribute to the further development of "Byzantine studies" in China.