Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium
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The Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium (ODB) is a three-volume historical dictionary published by the English
Washington, DC
, before his death. He contributed to many of the articles in the Dictionary and always signed his initials A.K. at the end of the article to indicate his contribution.
Description
The dictionary is available in printed and e-reference text versions from
Oxford Reference Online. It covers the main historical events of Byzantium, as well as important social and religious events. It also includes biographies of eminent political and literary personalities and describes in detail religious, social, cultural, legal and political topics. Cultural topics include music, theology and the arts. Other topics covered include warfare, demography, education, agriculture, commerce, science, philosophy, and medicine providing a comprehensive picture of the complex and advanced political and social
structures of Byzantine society.
References
- ISBN 0195046528
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