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Byzantium
Judith Herrin
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Byzantium

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Interestingly, the catholic church had HUGE problems with the orthodox church during its inception for just that. If you get the chance, you should give "Byzantium: The Surprising Life of a Medieval Empire" ( http://www.amazon.ca/Byzantium-Surprising-Life-Medieval-Empi... ) a read. Its a fascinating glimpse into not only the early church, but the rise, and fall, of an empire.

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