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OverviewThe monasteries and painted churches of Moldavia stand today as a testament to the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the Romanian people. These monuments, unique in the world, reflect a cultural legacy inherited from Byzantium and the Roman Empire. After the fall of Byzantium and the expansion of Ottoman rule throughout the Balkan Peninsula, the Romanian principalities became the most important depository of the Byzantine heritage. It was here that this tradition was preserved, creating the historical phenomenon that the great Romanian historian Nicolae Iorga would refer to as “Byzantium after Byzantium.” The monasteries and painted churches of Northern Moldavia stand today as true Revelations of Byzantium. This full-color album is written and photographed by Alan Ogden, the author of Romania Revisited and Fortresses of Faith. The author provides a comprehensive introduction discussing the art and architecture before presenting each church separately in words and pictures to reveal its unique history and artistic beauty. Also included is an introduction to the history of Moldavia and Romanian lands during the Middle Ages by Kurt W. Treptow, a noted specialist on Romanian history, and original illustrations by renowned artist, Octavian Ion Penda. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alan Ogden , Octavian Ion Penda , Kurt W. TreptowPublisher: Histria LLC Imprint: Center for Romanian Studies Dimensions: Width: 31.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 1.270kg ISBN: 9781592110575ISBN 10: 1592110576 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 12 January 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAlan Ogden is the author of Romania Revisited: On The Trail of English Travellers, 1602-1941, also published by the Center For Romanian Studies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |