George Finlay’s History of the Byzantine Empire 717-1453 [Quintessential Classics] (Illustrated) (English Edition)

An excellent, captivating history of the fabled Byzantine Empire, spanning from 717 to 1453 AD. George Finlay’s masterful history covers the period of Byzantine history from the onset of decay to the ultimate collapse and destruction of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Contents include:
THE ISAURIAN DYNASTY. A.D. 717-797
THE REIGNS OF NICEPHORUS I., MICHAEL I., AND LEO V. THE ARMENIAN. A.D. 802-820
THE AMORIAN DYNASTY, A.D. 820-867
STATE OF THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE DURING THE ICONOCLAST PERIOD
CONSOLIDATION OF BYZANTINE LEGISLATION AND DESPOTISM. A.D. 867-963
PERIOD OF CONQUEST AND MILITARY GLORY, A.D. 963-1025
PERIOD OF CONSERVATISM ON THE EVE OF DECLINE, A.D. 1025-1057
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT MODIFIED BY THE DESTRUCTION OF THE POPULATION IN ASIA MINOR. A.D. 1057-1081.
THE DYNASTY OF COMNENUS,
THE FALL OF THE BYZANTINE EMIRE
END OF THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
EMPIRE OF NICAEA, AD. 1204-1261.
GREEK EMPIRE OF CONSTANTINOPLE UNDER THE DYNASTY OF PALEOLOGOS