EUSTATHIOS OF THESSALONIKI The Capture of Thessaloniki. a Translation with Introduction and Commentary

Jones, John R. Melville

Published by Australian Association for Byzantine Studies, 1988

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Eustathius of Thessalonica (1110c. - 1198) was a native of Constantinople who became archbishop of Thessalonica. The Sack of Thessalonica, an eye-witness account of the siege in 1185 and the subsequent sufferings of the people of Thessalonica. In the early sections of this compelling memoir Eustathius describes political events at Constantinople from the death of Manuel I Comnenus through the short reign of Alexius II Comnenus to the usurpation of Andronicus I Comnenus, with sharp comments on the activities of nobles and courtiers. The Greek text was edited most recently by Kyriakidis; ; Australian Association for Byzantine Studies. Byzantina Australiensia 8.; 244 pages; Isbn: 0959363649.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: EUSTATHIOS OF THESSALONIKI The Capture of Thessaloniki. a Translation with Introduction and Commentary
• Publisher: Australian Association for Byzantine Studies
• Publication Date: 1988
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Fine
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  • Byzantine Studies
  • Medieval Studies
  • Greek History
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