JONATHAN HARRIS is Senior Lecturer in Byzantine History at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. His publications include Greek migr?s in the West, 1400-1520 (1995) and Byzantium and the Crusades (2003). His research interests centre on the relations between Byzantium and Western Europe, particularly during the Crusades and the Italian Renaissance.

'A comprehensive and entertaining introduction to the world of Byzantium, this guide provides an accessible overview of the politics, religion and culture of the East Roman Empire from the beginning of the fourth century to 1453. Offering surveys of both primary sources and the most recent scholarship, it will be a valuable tool for all students of Byzantium.' - Dr Fiona Haarer, Classics Department, King's College London, University of London '...essential for the future progress and coherence of the field.' - Anthony Kaldellis, Department of Greek and Latin, Ohio State University '...an indispensable teaching tool.' - Professor Michael John Angold, School of History and Classics, University of Edinburgh

• Political History (306-602); R.Mathisen Political History (602-1025); S.Tougher Political History (1025-1204); P.Stephenson Political History (1204-1453); J.Harris Gender; D.Smythe Art; C.Barber Church; J.Baun Army and Defence; W.Treadgold Literature; A.Littlewood Economy; A.Harvey Monasticism; A.Talbot Archaeology; K.Dark

JONATHAN HARRIS is Senior Lecturer in Byzantine History at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. His publications include Greek migr?s in the West, 1400-1520 (1995) and Byzantium and the Crusades (2003). His research interests centre on the relations between Byzantium and Western Europe, particularly during the Crusades and the Italian Renaissance.

'A comprehensive and entertaining introduction to the world of Byzantium, this guide provides an accessible overview of the politics, religion and culture of the East Roman Empire from the beginning of the fourth century to 1453. Offering surveys of both primary sources and the most recent scholarship, it will be a valuable tool for all students of Byzantium.' - Dr Fiona Haarer, Classics Department, King's College London, University of London '...essential for the future progress and coherence of the field.' - Anthony Kaldellis, Department of Greek and Latin, Ohio State University '...an indispensable teaching tool.' - Professor Michael John Angold, School of History and Classics, University of Edinburgh

• Political History (306-602); R.Mathisen Political History (602-1025); S.Tougher Political History (1025-1204); P.Stephenson Political History (1204-1453); J.Harris Gender; D.Smythe Art; C.Barber Church; J.Baun Army and Defence; W.Treadgold Literature; A.Littlewood Economy; A.Harvey Monasticism; A.Talbot Archaeology; K.Dark

JONATHAN HARRIS is Senior Lecturer in Byzantine History at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. His publications include Greek migr?s in the West, 1400-1520 (1995) and Byzantium and the Crusades (2003). His research interests centre on the relations between Byzantium and Western Europe, particularly during the Crusades and the Italian Renaissance.

'A comprehensive and entertaining introduction to the world of Byzantium, this guide provides an accessible overview of the politics, religion and culture of the East Roman Empire from the beginning of the fourth century to 1453. Offering surveys of both primary sources and the most recent scholarship, it will be a valuable tool for all students of Byzantium.' - Dr Fiona Haarer, Classics Department, King's College London, University of London '...essential for the future progress and coherence of the field.' - Anthony Kaldellis, Department of Greek and Latin, Ohio State University '...an indispensable teaching tool.' - Professor Michael John Angold, School of History and Classics, University of Edinburgh

• Political History (306-602); R.Mathisen Political History (602-1025); S.Tougher Political History (1025-1204); P.Stephenson Political History (1204-1453); J.Harris Gender; D.Smythe Art; C.Barber Church; J.Baun Army and Defence; W.Treadgold Literature; A.Littlewood Economy; A.Harvey Monasticism; A.Talbot Archaeology; K.Dark