John Lydus and the Roman Past offers 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.
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Langue Anglais ● Format PDF ● Pages 220 ● ISBN 9781134928385 ● Maison d’édition Taylor and Francis ● Publié 2005 ● Téléchargeable 6 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 2649970 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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