Byzantium: An Introduction to East Roman Civilization
by: Baynes, Norman H., & Moss, H. St. L.B.

Hardcover. Oxford UK, Clarendon Press, 1st, 1948, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, blue cloth covers with gilt lettering on the spine, 436 pages plus 48 b&w plates and 3 fold-out maps in rear. The publication of this introduction to east Roman civilization has been described as a major event in the history of Byzantine studies in England. The book contains chapters by authorities of international reputation on all aspects of Byzantine culture, and Professor Baynes's short introduction brilliantly sums up the essence of Byzantium and describes what it gave to the world. Gutter cracked at title page, still solid, clean copy.