Rome and Byzantium: The Making of the Past

Step into the fascinating world of the late Roman Empire and the rise of Byzantium in Rome and Byzantium: The Making of the Past by Clive Foss. Blending archaeology, history, and vivid scholarship, Foss explores the transformation of the Roman world as it evolved into the Byzantine Empire.

Through engaging analysis and rich historical insight, the book examines political change, cultural continuity, and the shifting landscapes of power across the Mediterranean and Near East. Foss draws on archaeological discoveries and historical sources to illuminate how Rome’s legacy endured and reshaped itself in Byzantium.

Clear, accessible, and deeply informative, this work offers readers a compelling look at one of history’s most significant transitions, revealing how the foundations of the classical world carried forward into the medieval era.