List of illustrations; Preface; List of abbreviations; Genealogical table; 1. The dwindling empire; 2. Constantine: despot at Mistra; 3. Constantine: emperor at Constantinople; 4. The fall of Constantinople; 5. The death of Constantine; 6. The immortal emperor; 7. The dying embers; Bibliography; Index.
The first biography of the last Byzantine Emperor.
'This account of the life of Constantine XI Palaiologos, last
Byzantine emperor, is the entertaining and well written product of
deep research into the diverse sources which cover the last years
of the Byzantine Empire … The main text has the thrust of an epic
work of fiction, but the powerful narrative is never allowed to
eclipse the constant tight referencing, which gives the book its
authority.' The Times Higher Education Supplement
'The value of this work lies in its masterly synthesis of previous
scholarship to produce a coherent and very readable account of the
life of Constantine XI, the last Byzantine emperor … a lucid and
interesting account of an intriguing subject.' History
'… a sympathetic portrait of a ruler who stood out nobly, albeit
vainly, against the flow of events'. The Spectator
'Professor Nicol is also able to indulge his 'own enthusiasm for
the lunatic fringe of Byzantine genealogy' … The last chapters
provide a highly entertaining addition to the theme Byzance après
Byzance. It is good to know that until quite recently there was
still a Byzantine court and government in the Isle of Wight.' The
Times Literary Supplement
'… lucid and compelling …' The Times
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