Teocratia Bizantina by Steven Runciman
Teocratia Bizantina

Steven Runciman

Teocratia Bizantina

Steven Runciman

208 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

nonfiction history religion informative mysterious tense medium-paced
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The constitution of the Byzantine Empire was based on the conviction that it was the earthly copy of the Kingdom of Heaven. Just as God ruled in Heaven, so the Emperor, made in his image, should rule on earth and carry out his commandments. This w...

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