The Master Of The Offices In The Later Roman And Byzantine Empires (1919)

The Master of the Offices in the Later Roman and Byzantine Empires is a historical book written by Arthur Edward Romilly Boak in 1919. The book provides a detailed account of the role and significance of the Master of the Offices in the Roman and Byzantine Empires, who was responsible for overseeing the imperial bureaucracy and military affairs.Boak's work is a comprehensive study that covers the period from the 4th century to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. He examines the evolution of the office and its relationship with other key positions in the imperial administration, such as the Praetorian Prefect and the Magister Militum.The book also explores the broader political and social context of the Roman and Byzantine Empires, including the challenges faced by the Master of the Offices in times of crisis and the impact of religious and cultural changes on the imperial administration.Overall, The Master of the Offices in the Later Roman and Byzantine Empires is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Roman and Byzantine Empires, the evolution of imperial administration, and the role of key figures in shaping the destiny of these great civilizations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.