George Akropolites: The History: Introduction, translation and commentary (Oxford Studies in Byzantium)

by RuthMacrides (Contributor)

• New

  Hardcover
  2007

  $280.45

  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.