John Lydus and the Roman Past: Antiquarianism and Politics in the Age of Justinian

by Michael Maas

2021-01-01 12:36:49

John Lydus and the Roman Pastoffers a new interpretation of the emergence of Byzantine society as viewed through the eyes of John Lydus, a sixth-century scholar and civil servant. Maas show that control of classical inheritance was politically contes... Read more
John Lydus and the Roman Pastoffers a new interpretation of the emergence of Byzantine society as viewed through the eyes of John Lydus, a sixth-century scholar and civil servant. Maas show that control of classical inheritance was politically contested in the reign of Justinian. He demonstrates how the past could be used to convey legitimacy and social definition at a time of profound change. Less

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File size8.5 X 5.51 X 0.8 in
Print pages220
PublisherRoutledge
Publication date March 13, 1992
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780415060219

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