Late Antiquity
A Very Short Introduction
Price: 350.00 INR
ISBN:
9780199546206
Publication date:
08/06/2011
Paperback
152 pages
174x111mm
Price: 350.00 INR
ISBN:
9780199546206
Publication date:
08/06/2011
Paperback
152 pages
Gillian Clark
Engaging introduction to an intriguing period in ancient history,Discusses late antiquity in relation to other periods in history, including Byzantium and the Fall of Rome,Thematic approach introducing all of the main themes, individuals, and historiographical controversies of the time,Considers the relationship between the world of late antiquity and the modern world, and the interplay between the ancient and the modern
Rights: OUP UK (INDIAN TERRITORY)
Gillian Clark
Description
Late antiquity: decline or transformation, conflict or interaction?
Late antiquity is the period (c.300 - c.800) in which barbarian invasions ended Roman Empire in Western Europe by the fifth century and Arab invasions ended Roman rule over the eastern and southern Mediterranean coasts by the seventh century.
Asking 'what, where, and when' Gillian Clark presents an introduction to the concept of late antiquity and the events of its time. Not only a period of cultural clashes, political restructurings, and geographical controversies, Clark also demonstrates the sheer richness and diversity of religious life as
well as the significant changes to trade, economy, archaeology, and towns. Encapsulating significant developments through vignettes, she reflects upon the period by asking the question 'How much can we recognise in the world of late antiquity?'
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
About the author
Gillian Clark, Emeritus Professor of Ancient History at the University of BristolGillian Clark
Table of contents
1:What and when is late antiquity?
2:Running the Empire
3:Law and welfare
4:Religion
5:What shall we do to be saved?
6:Barbarism
7:Bronze elephants: classical and Christian culture
8:Decisive change?
Chronology
Gillian Clark
Description
Late antiquity: decline or transformation, conflict or interaction?
Late antiquity is the period (c.300 - c.800) in which barbarian invasions ended Roman Empire in Western Europe by the fifth century and Arab invasions ended Roman rule over the eastern and southern Mediterranean coasts by the seventh century.
Asking 'what, where, and when' Gillian Clark presents an introduction to the concept of late antiquity and the events of its time. Not only a period of cultural clashes, political restructurings, and geographical controversies, Clark also demonstrates the sheer richness and diversity of religious life as
well as the significant changes to trade, economy, archaeology, and towns. Encapsulating significant developments through vignettes, she reflects upon the period by asking the question 'How much can we recognise in the world of late antiquity?'
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
About the author
Gillian Clark, Emeritus Professor of Ancient History at the University of BristolTable of contents
1:What and when is late antiquity?
2:Running the Empire
3:Law and welfare
4:Religion
5:What shall we do to be saved?
6:Barbarism
7:Bronze elephants: classical and Christian culture
8:Decisive change?
Chronology