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April 30, 2026Open Access
Naomi R. Pitamber, Byzantium and Landscapes of Loss.
Key Points
The aim is to analyze the recreation of Constantinople during two critical eras in Byzantine history.
Analysis of historical texts and artifacts.
Discussion of cultural influences during the Laskarid and Palaiologan Eras.
Comparison of representations of Constantinople before and after these periods.
Highlights the significance of cultural transformation in Byzantine landscapes.
Explores themes of loss and memory in the context of Byzantium.
Abstract
Naomi R. Pitamber, Byzantium and Landscapes of Loss. The Recreation of Constantinople in the Laskarid and Palaiologan Eras. Cambridge University Press 2026. xxiv, 330 pp. – ISBN 978-1-009-33179-1