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6. The Secular Republic and the Theocratic “Imperial Idea”

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The Byzantine Republic

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Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Preface ix
1. Introducing the Byzantine Republic 1
2. The Emperor in the Republic 32
3. Extralegal Authority in a Lawful Polity 62
4. The Sovereignty of the People in Theory 89
5. The Sovereignty of the People in Practice 118
6. The Secular Republic and the Theocratic “Imperial Idea” 165
Conclusion 199
Notes 203
Bibliography 255
Acknowledgments 285
Index 287

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Preface ix
1. Introducing the Byzantine Republic 1
2. The Emperor in the Republic 32
3. Extralegal Authority in a Lawful Polity 62
4. The Sovereignty of the People in Theory 89
5. The Sovereignty of the People in Practice 118
6. The Secular Republic and the Theocratic “Imperial Idea” 165
Conclusion 199
Notes 203
Bibliography 255
Acknowledgments 285
Index 287

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