The Byzantine Hellene: The Life of Emperor Theodore Laskaris and Byzantium in th

Description: The Byzantine Hellene by Dimiter Angelov The extraordinary life and writings of Theodore Laskaris, an imaginative philosopher-emperor ruling over a Byzantine state in exile after the disastrous Fourth Crusade, illuminate the transformation of the politics and culture of Byzantium and unveil little-known aspects of the medieval encounters between the Greek East and the Latin West. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book tells the extraordinary story of Theodore II Laskaris, an emperor who ruled over the Byzantine state of Nicaea established in Asia Minor after the fall of Constantinople to the crusaders in 1204. Theodore Laskaris was a man of literary talent and keen intellect. His action-filled life, youthful mentality, anxiety about communal identity (Anatolian, Roman, and Hellenic), ambitious reforms cut short by an early death, and thoughts and feelings are all reconstructed on the basis of his rich and varied writings. His original philosophy, also explored here, led him to a critique of scholasticism in the West, a mathematically inspired theology, and a political vision of Hellenism. A personal biography, a rulers biography, and an intellectual biography, this highly illustrated book opens a vista onto the eastern Mediterranean, Anatolia, and the Balkans in the thirteenth century, as seen from the vantage point of a key political actor and commentator. Author Biography Dimiter Angelov is Dumbarton Oaks Professor of Byzantine History at Harvard University, Massachusetts. His publications include Imperial Ideology and Political Thought in Byzantium, 1204–1330 (Cambridge, 2007) and Church and Society in Late Byzantium (edited, 2009). Table of Contents Introduction; 1. Byzantium in exile; 2. The Holy Land, my mother Anatolia; 3. I was brought up as usual for a royal child; 4. Pursuit of learning; 5. Power-sharing; 6. Friends, foes, and politics; 7. Elena and the embassy of the Marquis; 8. Sole emperor of the Romans; 9. The philosopher; 10. The proponent of Hellenism; Epilogue; Appendix I: the chronology of the works of Theodore Laskaris; Appendix II: chronology of the letters; Appendix III: the mystery illness; Appendix IV: the manuscript portraits; Appendix V: the burial sarcophagus. Review Theodore Laskaris may be the only figure of Byzantine history for whom it is possible to produce a full-scale biography. This Dimiter Angelov has brought to a triumphant conclusion, thanks not only to his mastery of the sources, but also because he has been able to recover Theodore Laskariss viewpoint. This offers a fresh perspective on Byzantine faith, culture, and history. The figure that emerges from these pages is not at all like the Byzantine emperor in the standard accounts of the period. This is a tribute to the authors refusal to make his protagonist conform to some pre-conceived model of a Byzantine ruler. The result is a fresh and original work. Michael Angold, University of Edinburgh… has much to offer any reader of medieval history and culture. Mike Markowitz, The NYMAS ReviewThis work of great scholarship stylishly illuminates a complex but fascinating era. A. J. Papalas, Choice… [The Byzantine Hellene] is a deeply impressive piece of work demonstrating a detailed grasp of the surviving sources. It is elegantly and engagingly written, blending a strong sense of narrative progression and geopolitical context with the life and works of this remarkable individual … this book is in the happy situation of possessing both the authority of a major scholarly monograph and the accessibility of a work of history suitable for the general reader. Nicholas Morton, Nottingham Medieval StudiesThis book, which is based on an in-depth reading of the works of Theodore Laskaris, will certainly be an indispensable reference for all specialists in the Empire of Nicaea. It will also be of interest to all those who wish to reflect on the renewal of historical biography, insofar as the very erudite method used culminates in a remarkable dive into personal and intellectual intimacy with the world of a thirteenth-century Byzantine. Marie-Hélène Blanchet, Revue des études byzantines… a richly detailed and impeccably scholarly biography. A. A. Nofi, The NYMAS Review Promotional Tells the story of Theodore Laskaris, a thirteenth-century Byzantine emperor, imaginative philosopher, and ideologue of Hellenism. Review Quote Advance praise: Theodore Laskaris may be the only figure of Byzantine history for whom it is possible to produce a full-scale biography. This Dimiter Angelov has brought to a triumphant conclusion, thanks not only to his mastery of the sources, but also because he has been able to recover Theodore Laskariss viewpoint. This offers a fresh perspective on Byzantine faith, culture, and history. The figure that emerges from these pages is not at all like the Byzantine emperor in the standard accounts of the period. This is a tribute to the authors refusal to make his protagonist conform to some pre-conceived model of a Byzantine ruler. The result is a fresh and original work. Michael Angold, University of Edinburgh Promotional "Headline" Tells the story of Theodore Laskaris, a thirteenth-century Byzantine emperor, imaginative philosopher, and ideologue of Hellenism. Description for Bookstore The extraordinary life and writings of Theodore Laskaris, an imaginative philosopher-emperor ruling over a Byzantine state in exile after the disastrous Fourth Crusade, illuminate the transformation of the politics and culture of Byzantium and unveil little-known aspects of the medieval encounters between the Greek East and the Latin West. Description for Library The extraordinary life and writings of Theodore Laskaris, an imaginative philosopher-emperor ruling over a Byzantine state in exile after the disastrous Fourth Crusade, illuminate the transformation of the politics and culture of Byzantium and unveil little-known aspects of the medieval encounters between the Greek East and the Latin West. Details ISBN1108480713 Author Dimiter Angelov Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2019 ISBN-10 1108480713 ISBN-13 9781108480710 Format Hardcover Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle The Life of Emperor Theodore Laskaris and Byzantium in the Thirteenth Century Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation Harvard University, Massachusetts DEWEY 956.1014092 Pages 460 Publication Date 2019-08-01 Short Title The Byzantine Hellene Language English UK Release Date 2019-08-01 AU Release Date 2019-08-01 NZ Release Date 2019-08-01 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 29 Plates, black and white; 3 Maps; 1 Halftones, black and white Alternative 9781108690874 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151060857;

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