J.b. Bury

History of the Eastern Empire from the Fall of Irene to the Accession of Basil: A.d. 802-867 J.b. Bury

This classic history of the Eastern Roman Empire-first published in 1912 and a companion to Bury's two-volume History of the Later Roman Empire-remains one of the most readable works on the era, and is highly recommended for students of Roman culture. This essential volume covers: ? the reigns of Nicephorus I, Stauracius, and Michael I, (A. D. 802-813) ? Leo V, the Armenian, and the revival of Iconoclasm (A. D. 813-820) ? Michael II, the Amorian (A. D. 820-829) ? Theophilus (A. D. 829-842) ? Michael III (A. D. 842-867) ? financial and military administration ? the Saracen wars ? relations with the Western Empire ? the conversion of Slavs and Bulgarians ? and much, much more. British historian JOHN BAGNELL BURY (1861-1927) was professor of modern history at Cambridge. His writings, known for a readability combined with a scholarly depth, include History of Greece (1900) and Idea of Progress (1920).