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The Emperors of Byzantium Hardcover – June 7, 2022

by Kevin Lygo (Author), Bettany Hughes (Introduction), Robert Peston (Foreword)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
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A vivid narrative history of one of the founding civilizations of the modern world, the Byzantine empire, evocatively told through the lives of its ninety-two emperors.

The Byzantine empire was one of the most successful states of the Middle Ages, ruling over a huge terrain straddling Europe and western Asia for eleven hundred years from the fourth to fifteenth centuries. This chronicle by Byzantine expert Kevin Lygo brings this majestic yet turbulent period to life through the lives of its emperors: the supreme military commander, the head of state, and God’s representative on Earth, no less.

These rulers, who included famous figures such as Constantine the Great and Justinian I, a scattering of women, as well as ruthless usurpers, left their mark upon the modern world with the establishment of the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith, the creation of a visual template for Christian art, and the magnificent artistic achievements of Hagia Sophia and Mount Athos.

Each illustrated biographical entry contributes to the story of how Byzantium shaped art, culture, religious beliefs, and justice systems, as well as the role this extraordinary empire played in halting repeated invasions, allowing the idea of “Europe” to flourish. Through this compelling history, Lygo paints vivid portraits of the entire Byzantine cast, with tales of petty revenge, religious devotion, sexual intrigue, and artistic brilliance. From soaring intellectuals to illiterate peasants, eunuchs, and despots, this is a humanizing portrayal of the individuals whose rule profoundly impacted the lives of millions.

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"Kevin Lygo is a connoisseur, collector and specialist in the Byzantine era, which when, combined with his flair for storytelling, make this a publication to savor."
― Will Gompertz, BBC arts editor

""An informed and accessible survey of the men and women who ruled the empire over its 1,100 years... Excellent.""
― The New Criterion

About the Author

Kevin Lygo is an expert in Islamic and Byzantine art who has traveled across Europe and the Middle East extensively. He has previously edited the publications Portraits of the Masters: Bronze Sculptures of the Tibetan Buddhist Lineages and Pages of the Qur’an: A Study of Islamic Calligraphy. He is director of television at ITV and was formerly director of television at Channel 4.

Robert Peston is a journalist, writer, and the political editor of ITV News.

Bettany Hughes is an award-winning historian, author, and broadcaster.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson (June 7, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500023298
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500023297
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.16 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.4 x 9.8 inches
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2.0 out of 5 stars Unsatisfying
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2022
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This was a Christmas present that I was really looking forward to. However, it is pretty disappointing.

On the plus side, the production values are splendid. It's a handsome book with great quality paper. It's also written in an engaging way and rattles along at a pace.

On the negative side, it is very lightweight in content. Owing to a fair sized font and generous spacing, plus plenty of art, each entry is very slight and you only learn the basics of each reign. You'd probably learn more from wikipedia in many cases. A lot better use could have been made of the amount of space in this book with a smaller font and closer spacing. With more flesh on the bones, this could have been a great book.

For anyone who knows anything about the history of Byzantium, you will be unlikely to learn something that you don't already know.
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