Byzantium and the rise of Russia : a study of Byzantino-Russian relations in the fourteenth century
"Byzantium and the Rise of Russia" by John Meyendorff examines the intricate relations between the Byzantine Empire and the emerging Russian state during the fourteenth century. Meyendorff explores how Byzantine ecclesiastical diplomacy influenced Moscow's ascent as Russia's capital, highlighting the cultural, religious, and political connections between the Byzantine Orthodox Commonwealth and its center in Constantinople. The book delves into the period after 1370, when religious and monastic revivals in Byzantium and the weakening of Mongol power redirected the Orthodox Church's policies in Russia towards supra-national unity, spiritual and artistic achievements, and political reconciliation among principalities. This comprehensive study offers insights into the pivotal role of Byzantine influence in shaping Russia's development during a transformative era
Print Book, English, 1981
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1981