A fascinating exploration of the cultural and intellectual exchange that took place between the Byzantine Empire and the Western world during the medieval period. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including art, literature, and philosophy, Loomis sheds light on one of the most important and enduring legacies of the Middle Ages.

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