Published Jul 1, 2020
The Empire That Never Existed
Gary Arndt uncovers the intriguing history and misunderstood identity of the Byzantine Empire, exploring its Roman roots, the misnomer of its name, and the varying perspectives of Western, Islamic, and Slavic historians on this enduring civilization's rise and fall.
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