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Harrison, Martin

A Temple for Byzantium : The Discovery and Excavation of Anicia Juliana's Palace-Church in Istanbul

Harvey Miller Publishers / Oxford University Press, 1989

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Year of publication
1989
ISBN
0905203828
Place of printing
London
Author
Harrison, Martin
Publishers
Harvey Miller Publishers / Oxford University Press
Size
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Edition
F First Edition
Keyword
ISTANBUL TURKEY ANTIQUITIES SOCIAL SCIENCE St. Polyeuktos, History Architecture
Binding description
J H Fair Hardcover
State of preservation
Fair
Languages
English
Binding
Hardcover
First edition
Yes

Description

159 pages. "Records, in text and picture, the exciting discovery of an immense Palace Church erected in sixth-century Constantinople by the Princess Anicia Juliana, one of the most distinguished heiresses of her time." - from dust jacket. Includes a photographic survey of the site of St. Polyeuktos and many comparative illustrations that help to place the building in its historical and artistic context. There are also plans, elevations, reconstructions and historical tables, as well as a glossary. 178 illustrations, 42 in colour. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding sound. Front free endpaper neatly removed. Worthy reference copy. Book