Routledge - History and Literature of Byzantium 9th-10th Centuries

Explore the complex world of the Byzantine Empire through this scholarly collection from Routledge. Part of the Variorum Collected Studies series, this volume focuses on the transformative period between the 9th and 11th centuries, specifically looking at the Macedonian dynasty. Professor Markopoulos provides a deep look into the era by combining historical and prosopographical research with a specialized focus on literary works and texts. This collection examines the ideological landscape established during the reigns of Basil I and Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos. Readers will find detailed investigations into gender issues and various other historical approaches. This volume is particularly valuable for its inclusion of four studies translated into English for the first time. It serves as a comprehensive resource for those studying the cultural, political, and literary foundations of the Byzantine era.