Heraclius, Emperor of Byzantium by Walter E Kaegi

Heraclius, Emperor of Byzantium by Walter E Kaegi

This book evaluates the life and empire of the pivotal yet controversial Byzantine emperor Heraclius (ad. 610-641), a contemporary of the Prophet Muhammad. His stormy war-torn reign is critical for understanding the background to fundamental changes in the Balkans and the Middle East, including the emergence of Islam. Heraclius' skills enabled him to capture and recapture important territory, including Jerusalem, Syria and Egypt. Yet, they proved to be of little value when he confronted early Islamic conquests.

'Kaegi offers a comprehensive and lucid analysis of Roman and Persian relationships in the early seventh century … Kaegi's study usefully fills out an all too common gap in modern perceptions of early medieval history' The Times Literary Supplement
'Kaegi is a master of his sources and this biography will provide the starting point for future serious study of the emperor.' History Today
'Kaegi brings his broad knowledge of Eastern sources to this biography, the first in English.' Judith Herrin, BBC History
'… a compelling assessment of an extraordinary reign.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History

Walter E. Kaegi is Professor of History, The University of Chicago. He is the author of many books, including Byzantium and the Decline of Rome (1968), Byzantine Military Unrest 471–843 (1981), Army, Society and Religion in Byzantium (1982), Some Thoughts on Byzantine Military Strategy (1983), and Byzantium and the Early Islamic Conquests (1992, paperback 1995).

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ISBN 13	9780521036986
ISBN 10	0521036984
Title	Heraclius, Emperor of Byzantium
Author	Walter E Kaegi
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2007-05-21
Number of pages	372
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