While the old Roman Empire of the west crumbled to ruin, the Byzantines grew strong and powerful, creating such cities as Constantinople. Under such leaders as

In this captivating biography, readers will learn how Emperor Justinian I ruled the Byzantine Empire for 38 years. Featuring eye-catching images, maps, photos,

Byzantine art and architecture are admired throughout the world, but many people are less familiar with the influential empire that produced it. Young historian

Constantinople was once known as the “city of the world,” but this was only one important settlement in the Byzantine Empire. This title explores the geogra

Growing on the heels of the collapse of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire was in some ways a continuation of its predecessor, extending its history for ano