Revelations of Byzantium: The Monasteries and Painted Churches of Northern Moldavia

by Alan Ogden

The monasteries and painted churches of Moldavia stand today as a testament to the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the Romanian people. These monuments, unique in the world, reflect a cultural legacy inherited from Byzantium and the Roman Empire. After the fall of Byzantium and the expansion of Ottoman rule throughout the Balkan Peninsula, the Romanian principalities became the most important depository of the Byzantine heritage. It was here...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592110576
• ISBN13: 9781592110575
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Center for Romanian Studies
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 10.4" x 11.9"