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The Byzantine Empire for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Eastern Roman Empire (History for Children) Paperback – August 4, 2023

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How does the Byzantine Empire, which fell in 1453, still apply to us today?

Many of us do not know much about the Byzantine Empire; it lived on in the East after the Roman Empire fell, but its one-thousand-year history is full of innovations that have changed how we create art, write laws, and think about our lives today. The Byzantine Empire was a key factor that started the Italian Renaissance and moved Western Europe out of the Middle Ages. Far from being ancient history, the Byzantine Empire still impacts our lives today.

Scholars have studied individual emperors or specific battles during the Byzantine Empire for years. They have discussed people like Emperor Justinian I or events like the Fall of Constantinople or The Great Schism. But the Byzantine Empire was more than a couple of important leaders or their final loss to the Ottomans. This empire survived for many years against great odds, filled with new ideas about religion, art, and how to live life.

It's time to look back into history and discover the many parts of the Byzantine Empire. In this new and captivating book, you’ll learn what made the Byzantine Empire so special and how it still influences us today.

Here are some of the questions you will uncover within the pages of this book:
  • How was Constantinople so well guarded against attackers?
  • Why was the Byzantine Empire concerned about the Crusades?
  • How was Rome related to the Byzantine Empire?
  • Who founded Constantinople?
  • Why was Emperor Justinian I so important?
  • When did Eastern Orthodoxy separate from Roman Catholicism?
  • Why did the Crusaders attack Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade?
  • Who were the Ottomans?
  • Why did the Byzantines maintain Greek and Roman culture?
  • Why did the Roman Empire fall in 476 CE?
  • How did the Byzantine Empire influence the Renaissance?
  • Who was the Bulgarslayer?

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  4. Language
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  6. Publication date
    August 4, 2023
  7. ISBN-10
    1637168691
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Captivating History (August 4, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1637168691
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1637168691
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 18 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.23 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Hunter Wallace
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Ride through History
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
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"The Byzantine Empire for Kids" is an exciting work about the eponymous content for everyone, although particularly younger readers, to enjoy. Written in an accessible, fastidious, and engaging manner, any and all readers can enjoy it. It is important to keep in mind children may benefit most from this volume because they are its intended audience, but that does not mean readers of other ages cannot have fun, too!
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Kelly Pfister
5.0 out of 5 stars The Byzantine Empire for Kids
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
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The reader will find an easy to read ten chapter book that delves into Eastern Roman Empire History. This guide is easy to understand and quite informative.
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MrsChaz
5.0 out of 5 stars Well said
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
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Even or maybe especially adults will learn from and enjoy this book.
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HB
4.0 out of 5 stars I love History for Kids!
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023
I love the concept of making important times of world history simple to teach children. This book did an excellent job at simplifying the Byzantine Empire; even I learned new things about it!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Vassilios Damiras
5.0 out of 5 stars The Byzantine Empire for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Eastern Roman Empire
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023
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This book targets a younger audience. They will learn about the outstanding achievements of the Byzantine Empire. It is a well-researched book.
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ballabani
5.0 out of 5 stars a nice book to have
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
I feel like this book is perfect for my middle schooler or a high schooler who hasn’t studied the Byzantine Empire. Younger elementary school students will probably need to read with their parents/teacher.
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Janette Gellar
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Middle School History Resource!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
The Byzantine Empire for Kids is written for kids and encourages discussion between the student and their parents/teacher. I like that the author includes discussion questions that encourage the student reader to really think about the information they’ve been given and put it into perspective. The questions asked within the passages require the child to critically think about what living through this time period was like and what problems they would have faced. It also prepares them to breeze through the challenge activity at the end of the chapter. I feel like this book is perfect for my middle schooler or a high schooler who hasn’t studied the Byzantine Empire. Younger elementary school students will probably need to read with their parents/teacher. As a homeschooling mom that’s half the fun! Note for homeschool parents: The Byzantine Empire and early Christian History are VERY intertwined but the book does a very good job to present the information not from a religious point of view rather it states the facts and the assumptions/beliefs that the Byzantine leaders held during that time period.

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William Nutter
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids learning about the larger world.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023
This is another great read!

This book helps children to understand this far off time, the Byzantine Empire, often called the Eastern Roman Empire, and how it might seem like a magical adventure filled with castles, emperors, and exotic places. Imagine a land where powerful emperors ruled from a grand city called Constantinople, which was like a fortress surrounded by water. Children might picture emperors wearing shiny crowns and robes, sitting on ornate thrones, and making important decisions for their kingdom.

Stories of brave knights defending the empire from enemies like the Ottomans and Persians could capture their imagination, showcasing epic battles and heroic deeds. The empire's rich culture might come alive through tales of beautiful mosaics, glittering palaces, and vibrant markets filled with spices, jewels, and exotic animals.

Children could be intrigued by the empire's complex politics, with court intrigues, alliances, and betrayals resembling plots from their favorite fantasy stories. The idea of a secret weapon called "Greek fire," a sort of ancient flamethrower, might ignite their curiosity and excitement.

As children learn about the Byzantine Empire's enduring legacy in art, architecture, and even language, they may discover a captivating world of fascinating characters and historical mysteries, inspiring them to explore further and uncover the secrets of this enchanting empire.
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Debbie Bengston
4.0 out of 5 stars The Byzantine Empire for Kids
Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2023
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I had heard vague references to the Byzantine Empire and this book provided information on it in a concise format.
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RINTU A.
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun book for children
Reviewed in India on September 14, 2023
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Kids would enjoy this book.

Advantages: There are pictures and pages that are colorful.
There are activities to do like a textbook.

Disadvantages: The book says that the peak of the empire was in 1025 CE!?! The peak of the empire was in 555 CE. In 1025, the Byzantines actually had half of the land they had in 555 CE. Now that is wrong information
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