Byzantium and the Crusades

In "Byzantium and the Crusades," Jonathan Harris offers a chronological exploration of Byzantine history during the Crusades, highlighting the ruling elites' perspectives and their challenges in adapting to these significant events. Utilizing an extensive collection of primary sources, Harris emphasizes that the interactions between the Byzantine Empire and Western Europe are better understood through the empire's own ideologies rather than a simplistic view of animosity. This new edition includes critical Latin primary sources with translations and discussions, alongside assessments of how these interactions have been portrayed in various fictional and non-fictional works, enhancing the reader's comprehension of the era’s complexities.