{"product_id":"tvj-034562","title":"Stories of the Byzantines by Jean Defrasne (1967)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLegends and adventure from the Byzantine world\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Fair Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ex-library. Jacket scuffed, edges chipped, page edges browned, prelims foxed. Text remains readable. English edition published 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJean Defrasne brings the world of the Byzantines to younger readers through a collection of historical stories and legends. Emperors, generals, religious figures and ordinary people inhabit an empire where ambition, faith and changing fortunes are closely connected. Episodes of conflict and courage offer an accessible route into a past that can otherwise seem distant, while the narrative approach gives individual personalities room to emerge. Part of the Myths and Legends series, the book introduces the atmosphere and traditions associated with Byzantine history through storytelling rather than a continuous textbook account. It is suited to readers who enjoy tales from earlier civilisations and want to encounter the people, rivalries and memorable incidents behind the names.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Value Junction ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67734406955220,"sku":"TVJ-034562","price":69.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/3059\/2980\/files\/TVJ-034562-1.jpg?v=1792032077","url":"https:\/\/thevaluejunction.co.nz\/products\/tvj-034562","provider":"The Value Junction ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}