Politics and Tradition Between Rome, Ravenna and Constantinople
- 386 stránek
- 14 hodin čtení
A revealing study of the Variae of Cassiodorus and the insight that the epistolary collection can provide into sixth-century Italy.
Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Čtvrtá řada Série
Tato série zkoumá rozmanité aspekty života a myšlení ve středověku. Zahrnuje špičkové práce medievalistů pokrývající široké spektrum lidské činnosti. Od politické ekonomie po historii myšlenek nabízí hluboký vhled do této fascinující éry. Je to nezbytné čtení pro každého, kdo se zajímá o středověké dějiny a kulturu.
Staying Roman
- 458 stránek
- 17 hodin čtení
What did it mean to be Roman once the Empire had collapsed in the West? This is the first systematic study of the changing nature of Roman identity in post-Roman North Africa, revealing the value and flexibility of the notion of 'Romanness' across the Mediterranean.
Morality and Masculinity in the Carolingian Empire
- 420 stránek
- 15 hodin čtení
Exploring the moral framework surrounding war, power, and sexuality in the Carolingian era, this book delves into the teachings and beliefs imparted to noblemen of the time. It examines how these messages influenced their actions and decisions, providing insight into the intersection of ethics and conduct in a pivotal historical context. Through analysis of texts and historical accounts, the work reveals the complexities of noble behavior and the societal expectations they navigated.