{"product_id":"the-monks-and-monasteries-of-constantinople-ca-350-850-paperback-9780521208895","title":"The Monks and Monasteries of Constantinople, ca. 350–850 (Paperback) 9780521208895","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Monks and Monasteries of Constantinople, ca. 350–850\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA complete history of the growth and development of monasticism in Constantinople from 350 to 850.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePeter Hatlie (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521208895, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 28 April 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e566 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm, 0.82 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eReview of the hardback: 'This is [an] important book which fills a gap. It covers the crucial period before that treated in Rosemary Morris's excellent Monks and Laymen in Byzantium, 843–1118 (1995), and it provides a detailed and comprehensive treatment of the neglected subject of monks and monasteries in Constantinople itself. … It will certainly become a standard work.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eBetween 350 and 850 Constantinople emerged as both the greatest city of the Mediterranean world and a monastic centre of unparalleled importance. Drawing upon a wide range of sources, including a rich body of hagiographical evidence, this study documents the historical relationship between the city and its monks during this crucial formative period. Monks and nuns played a key role from the beginning. In 350 their numbers were few, yet their impact on local politics and the church was significant. By 850 their presence was felt everywhere - from the world of the imperial court and church, to the local economy, elite culture, social services and popular piety. This dramatic rise in the influence of local monasticism was the result of its impressive numerical growth over time, and hard-won success in adapting the singular call of the monastic life to the challenges of the great medieval metropolis and imperial capital.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Poverty, Politics and Patronage (ca. 300–565): 1. Developing trends in early Byzantine monasticism, ca. 300–565\u003cbr\u003e 2. The founding generations of monks in Constantinople, ca. 350–430\u003cbr\u003e 3. Conflict and confidence, ca. 430–518\u003cbr\u003e 4. Compromise and its rewards in the age of Justinian and Theodora, 518–565\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Stability and Loss (565–ca. 730): 5. Useful partners in the late antique city, 565–ca. 610\u003cbr\u003e 6. Lost in adversity, ca. 610– 730\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Noble Monks and New Causes (ca. 730–850): 7. The monastic social context: numbers, families, friendship and fraternities\u003cbr\u003e 8. The great expansion of monastic institutions\u003cbr\u003e 9. Monks in the world\u003cbr\u003e 10. Monks and culture\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 1. A master list of the monasteries of Constantinople (ca. 350–850)\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 2. A catalogue of iconodule bishops and metropolitans (815–843)\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 3. A catalogue of iconodule abbots, abbesses and important monks and nuns (815–843)\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 4. A select list of monastic authors working in Constantinople (ca. 730–850)\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 5. Maps.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: European history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on European history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22European%20history%20%5BHBJD%5D%22\"\u003eHBJD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45912991531288,"sku":"9780521208895","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521208895i_c0b5b5d9-2771-4afb-b2f8-98386f8f05b9.jpg?v=1691373973","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-monks-and-monasteries-of-constantinople-ca-350-850-paperback-9780521208895","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}