A Short History of Byzantium
by John Julius Norwich
Taste attributes: historicaldocumentaryslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalsocial commentary
Boxlist takeA grounded, weighty non-fiction book: stirring and intricate. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
At a moment when the splendors of Byzantine art are being rediscovered and celebrated in America, John Julius Norwich has brought together in this remarkable edition the most important and fascinating events of his dazzling trilogy of the rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire.
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- John Julius Norwich
- Published
- 1988
- Pages
- 504
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