Byzantine and Medieval Greece: Churches, Castles and Art of the Mainland and Peloponnese

Informs visitors to modern Greece about some features of the country's medieval past, from the 4th century to the final occupation by the Turks in 1460. It concentrates on surviving creations that were produced on Greek soil in early Christian, Byzantine & medieval periods, on the mainland & the Peloponnese, to the exclusion of the islands. Sections: an outline history of medieval Greece; the architecture & art of medieval Greece; entries in alphabetical sequence by location; glossary; tables of rulers; main historical events; further reading; & index of personal names. 34 illustrations & 6 maps. "A learned & lively guide."