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Εγχειρίδιον Βυζαντινής Ιστορίας

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A concise, student-oriented handbook that traces the political, institutional, and cultural development of the Eastern Roman state from Constantine's establishment of Constantinople through the empire's fall in 1453. It divides the long period into an early Roman/Greco-Roman phase and a later era of distinctively Greek character, explaining the internal influence of Hellenic language and culture and the external pressures that shaped imperial transformation. Chapters situate Byzantine events within broader medieval developments, including relations with Western Christendom and the Islamic East. The text combines chronological narrative with thematic summaries and practical apparatus designed to aid introductory and preparatory study.

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Paulos Karolides

Paulos Karolides was a Greek historian and author, recognized for his contributions to the study of Byzantine history and 19th-century European affairs. His notable works include "Εγχειρίδιον Βυζαντινής Ιστορίας" (Manual of Byzantine History), which serves as a comprehensive guide to the Byzantine Empire, and "Η Ευρώπη κατά τον 19ον αιώνα" (Europe in the 19th Century), exploring the political and cultural dynamics of that era. Karolides also examined significant figures such as Emperor Heraclius and Emperor Justinian in his writings, reflecting his deep engagement with historical narratives and their implications for modern understanding.

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