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Ravenna in Late Antiquity

By Deborah Mauskopf Deliyannis

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2010
ISBN
0521836727, 9780521836722
LCC
DG975.R25 D45 2010
Open Library ID
OL23187177M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
62 MB (64810175 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
375\471
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
Исторические дисциплины;Всемирная история;История

Description

Ravenna was one of the most important cities of late antique Europe. Between 400 and 751 AD, it was the residence of western Roman emperors, Ostrogothic kings, and Byzantine governors of Italy, while its bishops and archbishops ranked second only to the popes. During this 350-year period, the city was progressively enlarged and enriched by remarkable works of art and architecture, many of which still survive today. Thus, Ravenna and its monuments are of critical importance to historians and art historians of the late ancient world. This book provides a comprehensive survey of Ravenna's history and monuments in late antiquity, including discussions of scholarly controversies, archaeological discoveries, and new interpretations of art works. A synthesis of the voluminous literature on this topic, this volume provides an English-language entry point for the study of this fascinating city.

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