Cyprus and the Historiography of Late Antiquity

Cyprus is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean and in antiquity was rich in natural resources, including its namesake copper, and a major economic and cultural nexus of exchange. This thematic history of the island from the fourth through seventh centuries CE draws on written, archaeological, and environmental evidence to demonstrate the uniqueness of Cyprus as a locus of Mediterranean connectivity and a compelling case study in the historiography of late antiquity.

In this book, Yo...