James Allan Evans

The Empress Theodora

Partner of Justinian

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A scholarly, yet highly accessible account of the life and times of the Empress Theodora, who rose from actress in burlesque theater to co-ruler of Byzantium.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Texas Press
• Seitenzahl: 174
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. August 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 270g
• ISBN-13: 9780292702707
• ISBN-10: 0292702701
• Artikelnr.: 22188288

Autorenporträt

By James Allan Evans

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1. A New Dynasty Takes Power
Chapter 2. The Early Life of Theodora
Chapter 3. The Early Years in Power
Chapter 4. The Nika Revolt
Chapter 5. Theodora's Friends and Enemies
Chapter 6. Theodora and Foreign Policy
Chapter 7. The Theological Dilemma: The Search for Common Ground
Chapter 8. Theodora's Quest for a New Strategy
Chapter 9. The Coercion of Rome
Chapter 10. Afterword
Abbreviations
Bibliography
Notes
Index