The Middle Byzantine Historians

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Focusing on Byzantine historians from the seventh to the thirteenth century, this volume offers a comprehensive analysis of the lives and contributions of forty-three key figures in Byzantine historiography. It highlights the works of notable historians, including Michael Psellus, Princess Anna Comnena, and Nicetas Choniates, who penned some of the most significant histories of the era. This detailed examination provides valuable insights into the historical context and literary achievements of Byzantine scholarship.