George Akropolites: The History
Author | : Geōrgios Akropolitēs |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 463 |
Release | : 2007-04-19 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780199210671 |
ISBN-10 | : 0199210675 |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis George Akropolites: The History by : Geōrgios Akropolitēs
Download or read book George Akropolites: The History written by Geōrgios Akropolitēs and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2007-04-19 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first English translation and study of George Akropolites' History, an essential source for 13th-century Byzantine history. Ruth Macrides discusses the author's background, social position, and relation to the tradition of Greek history writing, and provides a comprehensive guide to reading the text.