Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873, William Pickering (Firm) · London : William Pickering · leaf 41
e monasteries are singularly interesting to the antiquary,because in them are preserved the manners and the arts whichcharacterized the monasteries of the west of Europe, previouslyto the general introduction of the Benedictine Rule. One of these,the monastery of Caracalla, possessed for centuries… … the bravest princes of the Lower Greek Empire, having been given to themonastery of Caracalla by the Emperor John Zimisces. John Zimisces wasan Armenian soldier in the Greek army, and was raised into power andinfluence by becoming one of the numerous lovers of the Empress Theophano.Although he…
Middle Ages · Costume · Decoration and ornament, Medieval
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