- Mass Market Paperback: 872 pages
- Publisher: Zondervan; New e. edition (1 July 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0061057541
- ISBN-13: 978-0061057540
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,475,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Although born to rule, Aidan lives as a scribe in a remote Irish monastery on the far, wild edge of Christendom. Secure in work, contemplation, and dreams of the wider world, a miracle bursts into Aidan's quiet life. He is chosen to accompany a small band of monks on a quest to the farthest eastern reaches of the known world. To the fabled city of Byzantium, where they are to present a beautiful and costly hand-illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells, to the Emperor of all Christendom. Thus begins an expedition by sea and over land, as Aidan becomes, by turns, a warrior and a sailor, a slave and a sly, a Viking and a Saracen, and finally, a man. He sees more of the world than most men of his time, becoming an ambassador to kings and an intimate of Byzantium's fabled Golden Court. And finally this valiant Irish monk faces the great trial that can confront any man in any age: commanding his own Destiny.
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I saw Byzantium in a dream, and knew that I would die there. Read the first page
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Being primarily a science fiction reader when I started reading this book I wondered what I was going to think but as each stage of Aidan's journey unfolds and he meets different races and classes of people I found it hard to stop reading. The insight into Celtic times which Lawhead demonstrates and the explanations offered as to how people of those times travelled great distances is at times astonishingly clear. If you want more than just another story of times gone by based on real research this is for you.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had been wanting to read Byzantium for severel months before I actually bought it and finally after I read it it exceeded my expectations.This is probably one of the best books I've ever read and Stephen Lawhead has done a brilliant job of writing an exceptional piece of historical fiction.Lawhead writes withan ability to keep the reader totally enthralled and he never seems to let the story waine. The characters are beleivable and you feel an empathy with Aidan and his unfortunate encouters.As a person interested in history I also found that Lawheads knowledge of ancient times was quite abundant and he crafted pieces of information of these times into the story with relative ease and this added 'zest' for me. All in all I couldn't recommend this book enough to anyone wanting to read a truly spectacular epic.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The story of Aidan's journey to Byzantium and what he learned, loved, and lost was beautiful. I cried at times, laghed at others, and honestly could not put it down. Do not mistake this for a simple journey of a young irish monk. He gets captured by Sacsens, hired as a spy, and falls in lovewith an arabian prncess. This is a story not to be missed
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New edition - 1997?
I paid over £12 for a new edition of Bryzantium. I was disappointed to see the edition I received was 1997.
Published 6 months ago by G. McCormick
Monkingly good
Just a rollockingly good read with thoughtful characterisation with deeply satisfying ending; a journey with some rare honesty about faith that is nearer to our experiences than... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by S. Gibbs
One of Lawhead's Best
This is the story of St Aidan, written with Lawhead's usual talent for evoking a real feeling for the age and a love for the characters. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2009 by Sir Furboy
Amazing
At nearly 900 pages this book is amazing in many ways. First, you read that much in such a short time, for once you have picked it up you will find yourself unable to put it down. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2008 by Steven R. McEvoy
Simply sublime reading!
I first read Byzantium about 6 or 7 years ago (I think), and it has never left me.
Any time I am asked the question 'What would you recommend? Read more
Any time I am asked the question 'What would you recommend? Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2008 by The Guvna
Excellent
There's no point repeating what earlier reviewers have written but I do want to say that this is a book not to be missed. Read more
Published on 24 April 2007 by Dr. N. Nicholson
Entertaining
I took this book with me on a holiday to the Canary Islands, and for such purposes it's perfect. There's isn't a great deal of psychological study of the characters involved, and... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2006 by Didier
Perfect
After Lord of the Rings this is my favourite read. An amazingly written story that kept me up at night till at least 1-2 in the morning. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2006 by Andrew Rossiter
Wonderful
This is the first Stephen Lawhead book I have read, and was hooked from page one. I can honestly say I did not find a single moment in this book that was anything less than... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2005 by Deepti
Stunningly written-a must for everyone
Stephen Lawhead has done it again.. This book entranced me for numerous days keeping my eyes stuck to the page. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2003 by K. Holland
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