In this revised and updated second edition of the Historical Dictionary
of Byzantium, author John H. Rosser introduces both the general reader
and the researcher to the history of the Byzantine Empire. This
comprehensive dictionary includes detailed, alphabetical entries on key
figures, ideas, places, and themes related to Byzantine art, history,
and religion, and the second edition contains numerous additional
entries on broad topics such as transportation and gender, which were
less prominent in the previous edition. An expanded introduction
introduces the reader to Byzantium and a guide to further sources and
suggested readings can be found in the extensive bibliography that
follows the entries. A basic chronology and various maps and
illustrations are also included in the dictionary. This book is an
excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to
know more about Byzantium.