In the sixth century, Byzantine emperors secured the provinces of the Balkans by engineering a frontier system of unprecedented complexity. Drawing on literary, archaeological, anthropological, and numismatic sources, Andrei Gandila argues that cultural attraction was a crucial component of the political frontier of exclusion in the northern Balkans. If left unattended, the entire edifice could easily collapse under its own weight. Through a detailed analysis of the archaeological evidence, the author demonstrates that ...
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In the sixth century, Byzantine emperors secured the provinces of the Balkans by engineering a frontier system of unprecedented complexity. Drawing on literary, archaeological, anthropological, and numismatic sources, Andrei Gandila argues that cultural attraction was a crucial component of the political frontier of exclusion in the northern Balkans. If left unattended, the entire edifice could easily collapse under its own weight. Through a detailed analysis of the archaeological evidence, the author demonstrates that communities living beyond the frontier competed for access to Byzantine goods and reshaped their identity as a result of continual negotiation, reinvention, and hybridization. In the hands of 'barbarians', Byzantine objects, such as coins, jewelry, and terracotta lamps, possessed more than functional or economic value, bringing social prestige, conveying religious symbolism embedded in the iconography, and offering a general sense of sharing in the Early Byzantine provincial lifestyle.
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Very Good. Size: 6x0x9; A better than very good hardback with just a few very mild bumps, hence a non-text page is stamped damaged. Despite such, this book is actually in very decent shape, and appears unread. Now offered at a special bargain price.
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Like New in Like New jacket. Size: 7x0x10; Publisher's hardback, firm and square, sharp corners, strong joints. Complete with original dustjacket, showing well, just mildly rubbed. Hence a non-text page is stamped 'damaged'. Even so this book is actually in better than very good condition. Thus it looks and feels unread with contents that are crisp and fresh. Now offered for sale at a special bargain price. An interdisciplinary analysis of Byzantine frontier policy in the northern Balkans and the Black Sea region. Explores cultural interaction between Romans and barbarians, warfare, diplomacy, and the creation of identities before the final collapse of the ancient world order.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 394 p. Contains: Unspecified, Halftones, black & white, Line drawings, black & white, Maps. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
