Robert Byron believed that the summit of ancient Greek civilization was not to be found in 5th century B.C.E. Athens, but in post-classical Byzantium, also called Constantinople by the Romans. Byzantine civilization was truly glorious, as we see by looking through Byron's fresh eyes. Byron was a brilliant writer and dashing figure whose life was cut short in WWII. The introduction is by Richard Luckett, Byron's biographer.
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Robert Byron believed that the summit of ancient Greek civilization was not to be found in 5th century B.C.E. Athens, but in post-classical Byzantium, also called Constantinople by the Romans. Byzantine civilization was truly glorious, as we see by looking through Byron's fresh eyes. Byron was a brilliant writer and dashing figure whose life was cut short in WWII. The introduction is by Richard Luckett, Byron's biographer.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Very Good. Size: 8x5x1; Books is in really good condition. Clean with tight binding. Normal shelf wear. Dust jacket included and very clean. My shelf location-A-492.
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VG-(ex-library w/ stamps to textblocks & usual markings etc. shelf-wear to cover edges. pen scribble to lower edge of pg xv, otherwise appears clean. dustjacket plastic scuffed; ID to lower spine; taped to edges) Blue boards. book xxxi, 338 pages w/ map illustration. blue illustrated dustjacket w/ protective plastic. From a college library. A nice, bright copy.
