Vasilevousa, 972 AD The negotiations for the marriage of Theophanes, niece of the emperor John Tsimiskis, to the German emperor Otto are in the foreground. A marriage that serves political interests and unfolds the deepest relations between Byzantines and Westerners.
Tsimiskis' confidant and emissary, Ioannis Kathestinos, despite the obstacles he encounters on the journey, arrives in medieval Italy to investigate… what? And how far can he go to benefit his emperor?
As the plot unravels, machinations and a network of spies come to light. Some will be at risk. Title holders and persons - "keys" with ambitions and hidden interests set the stage where even the papal throne is threatened! Who will be left behind and become the City Watchman?
An apocalyptic historical novel, full of twists and turns, that will take the reader back in time and teach him a lot.
The City Guard
A princess travels to the West
100 in stock
Giorgos Blathras was born and raised in Sparta. He moved to Athens for studies where he has lived permanently ever since. In 1993 he started working with computers as a hobby and this hobby turned into a profession. He is an ardent devotee of open source software and a member of its various communities in Greece.
He has been working for over fifteen years in companies in the financial sector and in banks.
History and specifically medieval history is one of his interests.
The historical novel "The Guard of the City" (iWrite Publications, 2013) is his first book.
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
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| Writer | |
| Writer | George Blathras |
| Pages | 300 |
| Size | 14x21 cm |
| Publisher | iWrite.gr Publications |
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