About the Book:Introduction PART I: THE EARLY PERIOD (c. 4th-7th Century) Historical Development: From Rome to Byzantium Cities, Provinces and Administration The Church PART II: THE MIDDLE PERIOD (c. 7th-11th Century) Historical Development: The Rise of the Medieval East Roman World Economy, Administration and Defence Church and Monastic Organisation The Empire in its International Context PART III: THE LATER PERIOD (c. 11th-15th Century) Apogee and Collapse: The Waning of East Rome Economy and Administration Frontiers and Neighbours Church and Monastery in the Later Byzantine World