Book Description: 'Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era C 680-850: The Sources An Annotated Survey' is a comprehensive study of the political, social, and religious developments that took place during the Iconoclastic period in the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire. This book provides a detailed analysis of the sources that have been used to understand this critical period in history, including the works of historians, chroniclers, and theologians of the time. The author examines the various perspectives of these sources, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, and offers a nuanced understanding of the events that shaped the empire during this era. The book begins with an introduction to the Iconoclastic period, providing context for the reader on the significance of this era in the history of the Byzantine Empire. The author then delves into the various sources used to study this period, including the works of historians such as Theophanes the Confessor and Nicephorus I, as well as the writings of chroniclers like George the Monk and John Skylitzes. These sources are analyzed in detail, with a focus on their historical accuracy and the biases that may be present.

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