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Best books to learn The Byzantine Empire, in order
Byzantium is easiest to grasp as a continuation of Rome, so start with a narrative history that carries you from Constantine to the fall, then read on the golden age and the religious and cultural life. The long timeline means a chronological spine keeps the emperors and crises legible.
Reading paths for the byzantine empire
The Byzantine Empire: Rome's thousand-year sequel
Beginner10books100 hrs4 stages
