| Author |
Karolides, Paulos, 1849-1930 |
| Title |
Ο Αυτοκράτωρ Ηράκλειος
|
| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni
|
| Summary |
"Ο Αυτοκράτωρ Ηράκλειος" by Paulos Karolides is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book centers on the reign of Emperor Heraclius of the Byzantine Empire, detailing his rise to power and the challenges he faced during a tumultuous period for the empire and its Christian Greek populace. The opening of the work introduces Emperor Heraclius as a pivotal figure who saved the Byzantine state from significant dangers through remarkable virtues, including military and political genius, as well as deep religious devotion. The narrative begins with a discussion of the political and military context of his time, highlighting the dire straits faced by the empire due to internal conflict and the external threat from the Persians. It clearly sets the stage for Heraclius's ascent to the throne amidst the turmoil of tyrannical rule and military defeats, establishing the groundwork for an exploration of his strategic decisions and courageous actions in the face of overwhelming adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
|
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
|
| Subject |
Heraclius, Emperor of the East, approximately 575-641
|
| Subject |
Byzantine Empire -- History -- Heraclius, 610-641
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36095 |
| Release Date |
May 13, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|