"The World of Late Antiquity: AD 150-750" is a book written by Peter Brown, a historian and expert on the late antique period. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the social, cultural, and political changes that took place in the Mediterranean world during the period between AD 150-750, commonly referred to as the "Late Antiquity".
Brown covers a wide range of topics, including the decline of the Roman Empire, the rise of Christianity, the formation of new political entities, and the development of new cultural and intellectual movements. He examines the social and economic changes that took place during this period, and the ways in which these changes affected different groups of people. He also explores the ways in which the late antique world was connected and how it interacted with other parts of the world.
The book also covers the interactions between different religious groups and the ways in which religious beliefs and practices influenced the culture and society of the time. Brown also examines the role of the late antique state and the ways in which it interacted with society and the economy.
"The World of Late Antiquity" is widely considered as a classic work in the field of late antique history, and is widely read by scholars, students and general readers interested in the period. It is praised for its breadth of coverage, its attention to detail, and the clarity of its writing.
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