The Making of Byzantine History: Studies in Late Antiquity and the Byzantine Empire is a scholarly book written by R.A. Markus, a renowned expert on the Byzantine Empire and late antiquity. The book was first published in 1984 and is a collection of essays that provide a detailed examination of various aspects of Byzantine history and culture.
The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Byzantine history. The sections include:
The Byzantine Empire and the Classical Tradition
The Byzantine Empire and the Christian Church
The Byzantine Empire and the Islamic World
The Byzantine Empire and the Western World
In each essay, Markus provides a detailed examination of a specific topic within Byzantine history, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. He examines the ways in which the Byzantine Empire interacted with and borrowed from the classical, Christian, Islamic, and Western worlds, and how it was able to adapt to the changing political and cultural landscape.
Markus also examines the ways in which the Byzantine Empire was able to establish itself as a major political and cultural force in the Mediterranean world, and how it was able to survive and flourish for over a thousand years.
The Making of Byzantine History is an informative and well-researched book that provides a comprehensive overview of Byzantine history and culture. It is intended for scholars, students, and researchers in the field of history, religious studies, and Byzantine studies, and provides a unique perspective on the history of the Byzantine Empire and its impact on the world.