Byzantine Kunstkamera. Unorthodox Facts from the Life of the Most Orthodox Empire

Byzantine Kunstkamera. Unorthodox Facts from the Life of the Most Orthodox Empire

In his new book, Anthony Kaldellis, a renowned specialist in the history of Byzantine culture and civilization, professor of classical philology at Ohio State University, debunks myths about Byzantium that have developed over centuries. Many of the facts gathered here... revolve around the political and religious life of Byzantium. Tales of saints and the miracles associated with them - from the amusing to the grotesque, as well as astonishing stories from the daily life of Byzantines, strike with their frankness. The book also includes information about some inventions of Byzantine science and technology that were ahead of their time, from military (flamethrowers and hand grenades) to theatrical ("elevator" thrones, roaring mechanical lions) and medical (catheters and medicines). The extensive set of historical anomalies and absurdities described by the author sheds light on one of the most mysterious and religious empires in the world.

Author: Энтони Калделлис

Printhouse: AST

Series: History and Science of RuNet. Suffering Middle Ages

Age restrictions: 18+

Year of publication: 2020

ISBN: 9785171274061

Number of pages: 256

Size: 217x170x20 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 513 g

ID: 560034

In his new book, Anthony Kaldellis, a renowned specialist in the history of Byzantine culture and civilization, professor of classical philology at Ohio State University, debunks myths about Byzantium that have developed over centuries. Many of the facts gathered here revolve around the political and religious life of Byzantium. Tales of saints and the miracles associated with them - from the amusing to the grotesque, as well as astonishing stories from the daily life of Byzantines, strike with their frankness. The book also includes information about some inventions of Byzantine science and technology that were ahead of their time, from military (flamethrowers and hand grenades) to theatrical ("elevator" thrones, roaring mechanical lions) and medical (catheters and medicines). The extensive set of historical anomalies and absurdities described by the author sheds light on one of the most mysterious and religious empires in the world.

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