Réflexions sur pouvoir et démesure à Byzance
Byzantine monarchy may be defined as an autocracy of theocratic origin: the basileus was considered as God’s representative – hence the part ceremonial played in underlining the emperor’s sacred character. Nevertheless, several rituals existed in Byzantium to protect...
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Language: | fra |
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Presses universitaires de Caen
2007-12-01
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Series: | Kentron |
Online Access: | http://journals.openedition.org/kentron/1751 |