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Justinian II of Byzantium
Published in Hardcover by Univ of Wisconsin Pr (1972)
Author: Constance Head
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A much needed second opinion
Although now nearly three decades old, Professor Constance Head's book still strikes an important note. Head professionally lays out an argument seeking the truth behind Justinian II's cruel reputation. I highly recommend her book to anybody who has ever read Turteltaub's (Turtledove's) "Justinian."

Head gives an excellent description of the problem with the primary sources modern historians have on Justinian II's lifetime. Her book goes a long way toward showing Justinian II's constructive side, whereas most other recent authors have concentrated exclusively on branding the emperor as a bloodthirsty pyschopath. Although she tries to portray Justinian more constructively, Head is clear that she is not exonerating Justinian of his mistakes. She simply seeks to point out the historical Justinian II and to explain his life.


Imperial Twilight: The Palaiologos Dynasty and the Decline of Byzantium
Published in Hardcover by Burnham Inc Pub (1977)
Author: Constance Head
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A good character study of the last Byzantines.
There is a certain irony in that the last emperors of the Eastern Roman (or "Byzantine") Empire belonged to the longest-reigning house as well. After 192 years on the imperial throne, the tragedy-ridden Palaiologos (or Paleologus) dynasty would succumb to the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks in 1453, its last reigning member Constantine XI dying valiantly in the defense of his city. Dr. Constance Head's "Imperial Twilight: The Palaiologos Dynasty and the Decline of Byzantium" is a concise, readable story of an imperial family as paradoxical as Byzantium itself. The book profiles the ten Palaiologos emperors, their spouses, relatives, and associates, and explains how their varying personalities determined the course of events during the last two centuries of the Byzantine Empire. By the time the Palaiologoi assumed power in 1261, the empire was on its way to a final collapse which even the most enlightened rulers could not have prev! ented. This 192-year-long "imperial twilight" was, so to speak, "deja vu all over again" as factors which in earlier centuries had done much to do away with the power and prestige of the Byzantine state resurfaced with a vengeance: incessant palace intrigues, a depleted treasury, civil war, disastrous military policies, and rising enemy powers. The book treats the events surrounding the siege and fall of Constantinople in a very limited manner (taking only 12 out of 169 pages of narrative); therefore, more information on the city's tragic fate must be sought elsewhere. Nevertheless, "Imperial Twilight" was enjoyable reading.


Ahaz
Published in Hardcover by Baptist Sunday School Board - Baptist Book Stores (1979)
Author: Constance Head
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Ahaz: The Possessor
Published in Paperback by Tyndale House Pub (1984)
Author: Constance Head
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The Emperor Julian (Twayne's World Leaders Series : Twls 53)
Published in Textbook Binding by Twayne Pub (1980)
Author: Constance Head
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From the Ashes: A Head Injury Self-Advocacy Guide
Published in Paperback by Options Pr (1988)
Authors: Kay Campbell and Constance Miller
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Imperial Byzantine Portraits
Published in Hardcover by Melissa Media (1982)
Author: Constance Head
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Isaiah: The Prophet Prince
Published in Paperback by Tyndale House Pub (1988)
Authors: Constance Head and Constance Read
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Jeremiah and the Fall of Jerusalem (Arch Books)
Published in Paperback by Concordia Publishing House (1986)
Author: Constance Head
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The Man Who Carried the Cross for Jesus
Published in Unknown Binding by Bt Bound (2001)
Authors: Constance Head and Herb Halpern
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