Format:
XII, 172 S. : Ill., graph. Darst., Kt.
ISBN:
0-916458-48-2
Series Statement:
Harvard series in Ukrainian studies
Content:
This comprehensive book explores the numismatic and metrological systems of medieval Europe and the Middle East. Omeljan Pritsak shows the relationships between the numismatic systems of Western Europe, Khazaria, Volga Bulgaria, the Byzantine Empire, and Arabia and the system of Kievan Rus, and then proposes a number of innovative solutions related to the systems of Kievan Rus. Many of Pritsak's conclusions challenge conventional theories in this field. Of particular interest are the sections that concern the Khazars, Bulgars, and Varangians. There is an extensive discussion of the question of whether the Khazars minted coins, as well as an assessment of various runes and symbols.
Language:
English
Subjects:
History
Keywords:
Metrologie
;
Geschichte
;
Numismatik
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