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The Chronicle of Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor

Church and War in Late Antiquity

By: Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor,Zacharias (Bishop of Mytilene.),Geoffrey Greatrex

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The Chronicle of Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor

Church and War in Late Antiquity

By: Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor,Zacharias (Bishop of Mytilene.),Geoffrey Greatrex

Among the most important sources for the history of the church from the Council of Chalcedon in 451 to the early years of the reign of Justinian is the chronicle attributed to Zachariah of Mytilene. Though Zachariah's Ecclesiastical History was just one of a range of sources cited by this later compiler, so great was its influence that the resultant text bears his name. The chronicle covers both church and secular affairs and includes a wealth of important information about the fifth and sixth centuries, including a history of theological controversies, a catalog of the world's regions based on Ptolemy's Geography, and many eyewitness accounts of key historical events. The Chronicle of Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor is the first translation of this seminal text to a modern language in over one hundred years, and the new edition benefits from improvements in Syriac lexicography and expanded research on the source. Contributions from two eminent Syriac scholars—Sebastian P. Brock and Witold Witakowski—and a detailed commentary further enhance the value of this book, as does the substantial bibliography. Beyond a mere translation, this book is a key resource for understanding the development of the modern dynamics of Christianity in Turkey, Iraq, and the Near East.

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Liverpool University Press

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1846314933

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A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-700

By: Stephen Mitchell,Geoffrey Greatrex

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A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-700

By: Stephen Mitchell,Geoffrey Greatrex

A sweeping historical account of the Later Roman Empire incorporating the latest scholarly research In the newly revised 3rd edition of A History of the Later Roman Empire, 284-700, distinguished historians Geoffrey Greatrex and Stephen Mitchell deliver a thoroughly up-to-date discussion of the Later Roman Empire. It includes tables of information, numerous illustrations, maps, and chronological overviews. As the only single volume covering Late Antiquity and the early Islamic period, the book is designed as a comprehensive historical handbook covering the entire span between the Roman Empire to the Islamic conquests. The third edition is a significant expansion of the second edition—published in 2015—and includes two new chapters covering the seventh century. The rest of the work has been updated and revised, providing readers with a sweeping historical survey of the struggles, triumphs, and disasters of the Roman Empire, from the accession of the emperor Diocletian in AD 284 to the closing years of the seventh century. It also offers: A thorough description of the massive political and military transformations in Rome’s western and eastern empires Comprehensive explorations of the latest research on the Later Roman Empire Practical discussions of the tumultuous period ushered in by the Arab conquests Extensive updates, revisions, and corrections of the second edition Perfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students of ancient, medieval, early European, and Near Eastern history, A History of the Later Roman Empire, 284-700 will also benefit lay readers with an interest in the relevant historical period and students taking a survey course involving the late Roman Empire.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119768578

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The Built Environment Transformed

Textile Lancashire during the Industrial Revolution

By: Geoffrey Timmins

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The Built Environment Transformed

Textile Lancashire during the Industrial Revolution

By: Geoffrey Timmins

This book is concerned with the remarkable changes made to the built environment in Lancashire’s main textile district – essentially the eastern and central parts of the county – during the Industrial Revolution (c1780-c1850). A case-study approach is taken, with findings from investigations at six different types of site being presented. The sites included are water-powered mill remains in the Cheesden Valley, near Rochdale; Barrow Bridge factory village, near Bolton; the former handloom weavers’ colony at Club Houses, Horwich; Preston’s Winckley Square; Eanam Wharf at Blackburn; and, to the north of Bolton, the road between Bromley Cross and Edgworth. The case studies show how, in rural and urban areas alike, developments in industry, housing and transport greatly extended the built environment and brought striking new features to it. Emphasis is placed on interpreting the physical evidence the sites provide, linking it with that taken from various types of documentary source, especially historical maps. By making comparisons with developments occurring at similar types of site elsewhere in Britain, as well as in Europe and North America, the forms the changes took are explained and their significance assessed. Additionally, insights are provided into the economic and social impact the changes brought, especially on the everyday lives that people led.

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Liverpool University Press

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1802071083

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Cheshire, Fifoot and Furmston's Law of Contract

By: M P Furmston,Geoffrey Chevalier Cheshire,Cecil Herbert Stuart Fifoot

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Cheshire, Fifoot and Furmston's Law of Contract

By: M P Furmston,Geoffrey Chevalier Cheshire,Cecil Herbert Stuart Fifoot

Describing the major principles of the English law of contract, this text represents a source of information and analysis for students studying the law of contract and law of obligations. Each chapter contains numerous references to additional primary and secondary sources.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199568340

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Christian Persecution, Martyrdom, and Orthodoxy

By: Geoffrey Ernest Maurice De Ste. Croix

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Christian Persecution, Martyrdom, and Orthodoxy

By: Geoffrey Ernest Maurice De Ste. Croix

This volume brings together seven seminal papers by the great radical historian Geoffrey de Ste. Croix, who died in 2000, on early Christian topics, with an especial focus on persecution and martyrdom. Christian martyrdom is a topic which conjures up ready images of inhumane persecutors confronted by Christian heroes who perish for the instant but win the long-term battle for reputation. In five of these essays Ste. Croix scrutinizes the evidence to reveal the significant role ofChristian themselves, first as volunteer martyrs and later, after the triumph of Christianity in the early fourth century, as organizers of much more effective persecutions. A sixth essay pursues the question of the control of Christianity through a comprehensive study of the context for one of theChurch's most important and divisive doctrinal decisions, at the Council of Chalcedon (AD 451); the key role of the emperor and his senior secular officials is revealed, contrary to the prevailing interpretation of Church historians. Finally the attitudes of the early Church towards property and slavery are reviewed, to show the divide between the Gospel message and actual practice.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199278121

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The Roman Eastern Frontier and the Persian Wars AD 363-628

By: Geoffrey Greatrex,Samuel N. C. Lieu

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The Roman Eastern Frontier and the Persian Wars AD 363-628

By: Geoffrey Greatrex,Samuel N. C. Lieu

Late Antiquity was an eventful period on the eastern frontier of the Roman empire. From the failure of the Emperor Julian's invasion of Persia in 363 AD to the overwhelming victory of the Emperor Heraclius in 628, the Romans and Persians were engaged in almost constant conflict. This book, sequel to the volume covering the years 226-363 AD, provides translations of key texts on relations between the opposing sides, taken from a wide range of sources. Many have never before been available in a modern language, and all are fully set in context with expert commentary and extensive annotation. For more information please visit the author's supplementary website at http://aix1.uottawa.ca/~greatrex/ref.html

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Routledge

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1134756453

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A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-700

By: Stephen Mitchell,Geoffrey Greatrex

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By: Stephen Mitchell,Geoffrey Greatrex

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The Chronicle of Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor

Church and War in Late Antiquity

By: Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor,Zacharias (Bishop of Mytilene.),Geoffrey Greatrex

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Church and War in Late Antiquity

By: Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor,Zacharias (Bishop of Mytilene.),Geoffrey Greatrex

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The Chronicle of Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor

Church and War in Late Antiquity

By: Geoffrey Greatrex

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The Chronicle of Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor

Church and War in Late Antiquity

By: Geoffrey Greatrex

The Chronicle was written in Syriac in the second half of the 6th century by an author designated here as Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor. It draws heavily on the Historia ecclesiastica of Zacharias, Bishop of Mytilene, with whom the Chronicle's author became conflated.

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The Chronicle of Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor

The Chronicle of Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor

A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-700

A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-700

The Built Environment Transformed

The Built Environment Transformed

Cheshire, Fifoot and Furmston's Law of Contract

Cheshire, Fifoot and Furmston's Law of Contract

Christian Persecution, Martyrdom, and Orthodoxy

Christian Persecution, Martyrdom, and Orthodoxy

The Roman Eastern Frontier and the Persian Wars AD 363-628

The Roman Eastern Frontier and the Persian Wars AD 363-628

A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-700

A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-700

The Chronicle of Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor

The Chronicle of Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor

The Chronicle of Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor

The Chronicle of Pseudo-Zachariah Rhetor

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