The Great Palace of Constantinople

By Alexandros Georgios Paspates

Book Overview

The Great Palace of Constantinople is a book written by A. G. Paspates that provides a comprehensive description of the magnificent palace complex that served as the residence of the Byzantine emperors for over 800 years. The book begins with an introduction to the history and architecture of the palace, followed by detailed descriptions of each of its buildings, halls, and courtyards. The author also provides insights into the daily life of the Byzantine emperors and their courtiers, as well as the art and decoration that adorned the palace. The book includes numerous illustrations and plans, as well as a glossary of architectural terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, The Great Palace of Constantinople is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of the Byzantine Empire.1893. In the following account of the Palace of Constantinople, the Hippodrome, and the neighboring Augustaion, I often recall the difficulties of the task. Students of the Palace as it is presented in the latest works of Greek and Western writers, can form some idea of the confused nature of the subject, which, indeed, none admit more frequently than the writers themselves.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162635711
• ISBN13: 9781162635712
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"