Monastic Communities and Landscapes in Byzantium

Monastic Communities and Landscapes in Byzantium: The View from Thrace is the first volume of the Medieval Societies Religions And Cultures Ser. This history text examines the complex interactions between medieval monastic communities in Byzantium and their external environments. Georgios Makris analyzes how these religious institutions established vital relationships with the surrounding world and the broader lay society.

The study focuses on the geographical and social landscape of Thrace to illustrate the integration of spiritual centers within their regional settings. By exploring the intersection of faith and territory, this volume provides a detailed look at the structural role of monasteries in Byzantine history. This scholarly work offers a comprehensive perspective on the social and spatial dynamics of medieval religious life.