In 1453 Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire. Nevertheless the culture for which the city had been the crucible for over a millennium continued to provide Orthodox christians, and to some extent the Turks themselves, with models that commanded respect and emulation. Until now most of the important writings documenting the history of post Byzantine culture were in languages little known in Western Europe and America. "The Byzantine Tradition after the Fall of Constantinople" ...
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In 1453 Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire. Nevertheless the culture for which the city had been the crucible for over a millennium continued to provide Orthodox christians, and to some extent the Turks themselves, with models that commanded respect and emulation. Until now most of the important writings documenting the history of post Byzantine culture were in languages little known in Western Europe and America. "The Byzantine Tradition after the Fall of Constantinople" brings together, in English, articles by distinguished international scholars that explore the various aspects of Byzantine culture - religous, social, artistic - that survived the imposition of Ottoman rule. The text is enhanced by over 140 illustrations, including artworks, manuscripts and monasteries.
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