Justinian and the Later Roman Empire

Justinian and the Later Roman Empire
Author: John W. Barker
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 1966
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780299039448

The eastern half of the Roman Empire, economically the stronger, did not "fall" but continued almost intact, safe in the new capital of Constantinople. This empire is the subject of John Barker Jr.'s book and the central focus of his examination of questions of continuity and change.

Italy

Italy
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britanncia Educational Publishing
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2013-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615309896

It is almost impossible to think about Italy without recalling its Renaissance art masterpieces, its spectacular landscapes, or its widely loved cuisine. Although these combined elements hint at a united Italian culture, Italy is truly a country comprised of individual regions, each with their own identities, histories, and traditions. Readers will follow Italy’s trajectory from a land of disparate barbarian kingdoms to a republic, discovering along the way the glories of the Medici period, the factors influencing Italy’s development into one of the world’s most industrialized countries, and the diverse society that makes up its population.

Feudalism, Monarchies, and Nobility

Feudalism, Monarchies, and Nobility
Author: Jeanne Nagle
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1622753488

Stories of pageantry associated with kings, queens, and the upper class have long captivated readers of all ages. The reality behind how these entities have operated within set governmental systems has not always been as glamorous as these tales, but it retains an allure of its own nonetheless. This book provides a firm grounding in the historic political, social, and economic implications of rule by monarchy, including the prevalence of the feudal system in medieval Europe. Modern monarchies and the role of the aristocracy in every age are also detailed.

The Ancient World

The Ancient World
Author: Frank N. Magill
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1354
Release: 2003-12-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 1135457409

Containing 250 entries, each volume of the Dictionary of World Biography contains examines the lives of the individuals who shaped their times and left their mark on world history. Much more than a 'Who's Who', each entry provides an in-depth essay on the life and career of the individual concerned. Essays commence with a quick reference section that provides basic facts on the individual's life and achievements, and conclude with a fully annotated bibliography. The extended biography places the life and works of the individual within an historical context, and the summary at the end of each essay provides a synopsis of the individual's place in history. Any student in the field will want to have one of these as a handy reference companion.

Papal Letters in the Early Middle Ages

Papal Letters in the Early Middle Ages
Author: Detlev Jasper
Publisher: CUA Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780813209197

An examination of the transmission and spread of papal documents in the Latin West between the 4th and 9th centuries. These documents, which were collected from the 5th century onwards, became the basis of canon law. The second part of the volume discusses the prevalence of forged decress which were attributed to the earliest popes.