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This comprehensive scholarly work examines the pivotal role of eunuchs throughout the Byzantine Empire from the fourth to the fifteenth centuries AD. Shaun Tougher's extensive research draws on comparative historical material from China, Persia, and the Ottoman Empire, alongside insights into castrato singers of eighteenth-century Europe and religious self-castrating communities including the Galli of ancient Rome, early Christians, the Skoptsy of Russia, and the Hijras of India. The study reveals how eunuchs shaped Byzantine society, politics, and culture across more than a millennium, offering readers a nuanced understanding of this often-overlooked aspect of imperial history. Ideal for historians, students of classical studies, and anyone interested in understanding the complex social structures and practices of the Byzantine world.

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Covers the complete span of Byzantine history from the fourth to fifteenth centuries, providing a chronological perspective on eunuch roles and evolution.

Incorporates extensive comparative material from China, Persia, Ottoman Empire, and eighteenth-century European castrato singers to contextualise Byzantine practices.

Examines religious self-castrating communities including Galli, early Christians, Skoptsy, and Hijras across different cultures and historical periods.

Published by Routledge as part of the Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies series, ensuring academic rigour and scholarly credibility.

Presents Shaun Tougher's original research into how eunuchs defined Byzantine society, culture, and imperial structures throughout the empire's existence.

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25 June 2008
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