Theophanis Chronographia; Volume 2

<p><i>Theophanis Chronographia</i> Volume 2 offers a detailed historical account of the Byzantine Empire and the broader world from the 3rd to the 9th centuries. Penned by Theophanes the Confessor a prominent Byzantine monk and chronicler this work is an invaluable primary source for understanding the political religious and cultural landscape of the era. Covering events from the reign of Diocletian to the early years of the reign of Michael I Rhangabes the chronicle provides insights into imperial successions military campaigns religious controversies and the interactions between the Byzantine Empire and its neighboring civilizations.</p><p>This edition meticulously edited by Johannes Classen makes the text accessible to scholars and students interested in delving into the complexities of Byzantine history. The chronicle remains a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the pivotal events and transformations that shaped the medieval world.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>