Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management (Oct 2016)

The Libraries in the Byzantine Empire (330-1453)

  • Silviu-Constantin Nedelcu

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 1
pp. 74 – 92

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This paper has as objective presenting main types of libraries who existed during the Byzantine Empire. The five types of existent libraries – imperial, patriarchal, monastic, private and universitary, had a complex evolution during the history of Byzance. The beginning of those libraries is represented by the inauguration of the new imperial capital, by emperor Constantine the Great (306-337) in 330. The new imperial capital, Constantinople city, had several buildings which were inaugurated by Emperor Constantine including two libraries

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