Konrad Clauser (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Folio. Large paper. Tome 22 (XXII) of the Corpus Byzantinae Historiae, or Byzantinae historiae scriptores, printed from 1645-1711, by order of Louis XIV. Collated: [16], 506, [28] p. 43 cm. Contemporary leather, rebacked on later black leather spine. AEG. Covers well-worn at edges/corners and scuffed. Primitive restoration work. Wear and dulling to edge gilt. Coat of arms to boards of 3 boars heads crowned, 2 lions rampant. Engraved French royal arms on title page. Included is typed English translation of preface. Internally very good; a few stray pencil marks. Crack to gutter of e1, e2 loose, with e3 sprung. Lacks front and end endpapers. Definitive source on the fall of the Byzantine Empire, 1298-1463, covering its invasion by the Ottoman Empire and Venice. Among Greek histories of the fall of Constantinople in 1453, the work of Laonikos (ca. 1430-ca. 1465) has by far the broadest scope. Chalkokondyles recorded the last 150 years of the Byzantine Empire, with extensive sections on the Venetian treachery and conquest. Byzantine - European relations are detailed in his account of Emperor Manuel II's journey to Western Europe to obtain aid. In the 1450s, Laonikos set out to imitate Herodotus in writing the history of his times, a version in which the armies of Asia would prevail over the Greeks in Europe. The backbone of the Histories, a text written in difficult Thucydidean Greek, is the expansion of the Ottoman Empire from the early 1300s to 1464, but Laonikos's digressions give sweeping accounts of world geography and ethnography from Britain to Mongolia, with an emphasis on Spain, Italy, and Arabia. Following the methodology of Herodotus and rejecting theological polemic, Laonikos is the first Greek writer to treat Islam as a legitimate cultural and religious system. Significantly for the later concept of Greek nationhood, Laonicus explicitly linked the ancient Hellenes with medieval Greece. Reissue of the 1615 edition, which combined Conrad Clauser's 1556 Latin text with the Greek text by J. B. Baumbach 1615 edition. Parallel Latin and Greek columns. Brunet I.1435. See: William Miller (1922). The Last Athenian Historian: Laonikos Chalkokondyles. The Journal of Hellenic Studies, 42, pp 36-49. An important history of the last days of Byzantium.

Octavo (220 x 150 mm), contemporary half cloth, VIII, 590 pp., binding lightly rubbed, titlepage slightly darkened/browned (not very heavy actually). The numbering on the spine - as usual with this series - does not refer to the volume number in the series, as it had no fixed numbers, however 50 vols. were published through the course of the century and depending on how a potential owner would organize his library (according to date of publication or according to authors or works included) the volume numbering would be different, minor shelf wear but all together a well preserved copy. [CSHB - Corpus scriptorum historiae Byzantinae ||| Byzantine Empire History 1081-1453; Turkey History 1288-1453; Istanbul (Turkey) History Siege, 1453; Greece History 323-1453; Siege of Istanbul (Istanbul, Turkey : 1453) - Byzantinisches Reich Geschichte 10811453; Türkei Geschichte 12881453; Istanbul (Türkei) Geschichte Belagerung, 1453; Griechenland Geschichte 3231453; Belagerung von Istanbul (Istanbul, Türkei: 1453) - [oR-Doki | DOK | ] 660 g.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Language: Latin. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1562. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages: - 466, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 466 466.