The Routledge Handbook of the Byzantine City 1st Edition

The Routledge Handbook of the Byzantine City, 1st Edition offers a compelling invitation into the urban world of Byzantium—its streets, monumental spaces, marketplaces, sacred precincts and everyday life. This authoritative handbook brings together broad-scale analysis and vivid local perspectives to illuminate how cities from Constantinople to provincial centers shaped political power, religious identity and Mediterranean trade.

Discover a rich synthesis of archaeological evidence, architectural study, and historical interpretation that situates Byzantine urbanism within the wider Eastern Roman world. Readers will find thoughtful discussions of urban planning, fortifications, civic institutions, religious landscapes and economic networks that connected Anatolia, the Balkans, the Levant and Italy. Clear, accessible writing makes complex debates on social life, material culture and imperial patronage relevant to scholars, students and curious general readers alike.

Designed for use in the classroom, research libraries and personal collections, this handbook helps historians, archaeologists, urbanists and heritage professionals deepen their understanding of Byzantium’s cities and their long-term legacies. Practical insights on methodology and comparative approaches make it an ideal companion for courses in medieval history, Byzantine studies and city studies.

Whether you seek a reliable reference for research or an engaging introduction to Byzantine urbanism, this volume delivers both breadth and nuance. Add The Routledge Handbook of the Byzantine City to your shelf to explore how urban life shaped an empire that bridged Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean—order your copy today and begin uncovering the archaeological and historical stories that built Byzantium’s great cities.

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