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Women in Purple : Rulers of Medieval Byzantium
Women in Purple Rulers of Medieval Byzantium
Author: Judith Herrin
In the eighth and ninth centuries, three Byzantine empresses--Irene, Euphrosyne, and Theodora--changed history. Their combined efforts restored the veneration of icons, saving Byzantium from a purely symbolic and decorative art and ensuring its influence for centuries to come.In this exhilarating and highly entertaining account, one of the forem...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780691117805
ISBN-10: 0691117802
Publication Date: 1/5/2004
Pages: 328
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Publisher: Princeton University Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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