John Skylitzes: a Synopsis of Byzantine History, 811-1057 : Translation and Notes (Paperback)

Introduction. John Skylitzes, the author and his family Jean-Claude Cheynet; Re-writing history: John Skylitzes's Synopsis historion Bernard Flusin; 1. Michael I Rangabe The Kouropalates (811?13); 2. Leo V The Armenian (813?20); 3. Michael II The Stammerer (820?9); 4. Theophilos (829?42); 5. Michael III The Son Of Theophilos (The Drunkard) (842?67), and his mother Theodora (842?62); 6. Basil I Kephalas The Macedonian (867?86); 7. Leo VI The Philosopher (The Wise) (886?912); 8. Alexander (912?13); 9. Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos (913?59) bis; 10. Romanos I Lekapenos (919?44); 11. Constantine VII (944?59); 12. Romanos II The Younger (959?63); 13. Basil II and Constantine VIII (976?1025); 14. Nikephoros II Phokas (963?69); 15. John I Tzimiskes (969?76); 16. Basil II and Constantine VIII bis (976?1025); 17. Constantine VIII (1025?8); 18. Romanos III Argyros (1028?34); 19. Michael IV The Paphlagonian (1034?41); 20. Michael V The Caulker / Kalaphates (1041?2); 21. Constantine IX Monomachos (1042?55); 22. Theodora (1055?6); 23. Michael VI The Elder / Stratiotikos (1056?7).