The Last Centuries of Byzantium, 1261-1453
Description
From the recapture of Constantinople in 1261 to its fall in 1453, this sweeping history traces the final centuries of Byzantium with clarity and depth. Donald M. Nicol follows the empire as it navigates shifting alliances, internal political struggles, economic pressures, and the growing threat of Ottoman expansion, while also illuminating the cultural and intellectual life that continued to shape the Eastern Mediterranean. Blending political narrative with social and institutional analysis, the book explores themes of resilience, transformation, and the complex interplay between faith, diplomacy, and power. Written in Nicol’s authoritative, accessible style, it offers a compelling account of how Byzantium endured—and ultimately succumbed—at the crossroads of medieval worlds.
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paperback
Cambridge University Press
Published Jul 27, 2026
502 pages
ISBN: 9780521439916
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First Published
1972
Language
eng
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