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The Legend of Basil the Bulgar-Slayer

About The Legend of Basil the Bulgar-Slayer

This 2003 illustrated, revisionary account of the long reign of the Byzantine emperor Basil II (976-1025) establishes that the 'Bulgar-slayer' legend was in fact created long after Basil's death, and shows how the emperor's supposedly fearsome reputation was seized upon by scholars and politicians in the modern period.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521158831
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 190
  • Published:
  • November 25, 2010
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x11 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 296 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: July 20, 2024

Description of The Legend of Basil the Bulgar-Slayer

This 2003 illustrated, revisionary account of the long reign of the Byzantine emperor Basil II (976-1025) establishes that the 'Bulgar-slayer' legend was in fact created long after Basil's death, and shows how the emperor's supposedly fearsome reputation was seized upon by scholars and politicians in the modern period.

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