02006cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500250014325000180016826400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037252011640040353400450156765300320161285600430164499900170168737756UtSlPG20260610133848.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDF1 aOman, Charles,d1860-194614aThe Byzantine Empire  aThird edition 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-10-14  a"The Byzantine Empire" by Charles Oman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the history of the Byzantine Empire, covering its foundation, significant events, and influential figures from its establishment to its decline. It aims to reshape the perception of the Byzantine Empire, challenging earlier views that labeled it as corrupt and stagnant, instead illustrating its rich history and contributions to civilization.  The opening of the book presents a comprehensive introduction to Byzantium, recounting the establishment of the city by Greek colonists from Megara. The narrative highlights the strategic location of Byzantium, which was founded near the Bosphorus and quickly transformed into a critical commercial and military hub. Oman discusses how the city thrived through trade and military significance, with a wealth of historical anecdotes, such as its interactions with major powers like Persia and the emergence of the Athenian naval empire. This portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Byzantium's evolution and significance throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aByzantine Empire -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37756  c78596d78596