"A Tale of Two Empires: The Byzantine & Ottoman Empires" Lecture Notes: A Companion to the 12-Lecture Video Series by Dr. William J. Neidinger

By William J. Neidinger

LECTURE NOTES TO ACCOMPANY THE 12-LECTURE VIDEO SERIES. Dr. William J. Neidinger has prepared a 12-lecture adult education series on video, "A Tale of Two Empires: The Byzantine & Ottoman Empires." In this series, Dr. Neidinger explores the interwoven fates and histories of the two peoples. This new volume is a companion to the video series, and comprises lecture notes in outline format. Notes are illustrated with thumbnail color photos and maps referenced in the video programs, as well as timelines and ground plans of important buildings. It is not a stand-alone account of the history of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, but is meant to be used as a study guide by viewers of the video series.Chapter Titles:1. Foundation: From Byzantium to Constantinople.2. Reconquest: Justinian and the Golden Age.3. Decline and Resurgence: The Macedonians.4. The Arrival and Conquests of the Seljuk Turks.5. Byzantines, Turks, and Crusaders.6. Byzantine Art and Architecture.7. May 29, 1453: The Turks Take Constantinople.8. The Ottoman Rise to Power.9. The Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire.10. Ottomanism.11. "The Sick Man of Europe."12. Ataturk: The Fall of the Empire and the Rise of the Republic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1542523001
• ISBN13: 9781542523004
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"