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Cambridge University Press Manuel II Palaiologos - Cambridge University Press Biography

Name: Manuel II Palaiologos - Cambridge University Press Biography
Brand: Cambridge University Press
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Discover the life of one of the most complex Byzantine emperors through this detailed biography from Cambridge University Press. Manuel II Palaiologos lived during a period of immense change, standing at the meeting point of Byzantine, Western European, and Ottoman history. This book explores his survival through three different Ottoman sieges and his travels to France and England. Beyond his role as a ruler, this work examines his identity as a prolific writer. While his literary, theological, and philosophical works are vast, he has often been overlooked as an author. This biography provides an in-depth look at his personality and his contributions to literature. It offers a window into a leader who navigated extreme political turmoil while maintaining a deep intellectual life. Whether you are a student of history or a reader interested in the late Byzantine Empire, this book provides necessary context on a figure who shaped his era.

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Explores the life of Manuel II Palaiologos during a period of intense political change and historical transition.

Provides historical context regarding his travels through France and England during his reign.

Examines his experiences surviving three separate sieges conducted by the Ottoman Empire.

Details his significant contributions as a writer of theological, philosophical, and literary works.

Offers an in-depth look at his character as both a powerful ruler and a dedicated intellectual.

Connects the history of the Byzantine, Western European, and Ottoman worlds through one man's life.

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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1108836593
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Historical > Countries & Regions > Europe
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 11 March 2021
Listed Since: 04 September 2020

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