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The Byzantine Appeal: Catalyst for Western Crusade Mobilization

Par : Jefferson Martínez
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  • FormatePub
  • ISBN8231038862
  • EAN9798231038862
  • Date de parution02/07/2025
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  • ÉditeurWalzone Press

Résumé

In the shadow of a crumbling empire and rising foes, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos of Byzantium sends a desperate plea to the West: aid against the advancing Seljuk Turks threatening the very heart of Christian civilization. What began as a political and military request would ignite one of the most transformative movements in history-the First Crusade-forever altering the relationship between East and West and reshaping the medieval world.
The Byzantine Appeal offers a riveting and meticulously researched exploration of this pivotal moment, tracing how a pragmatic Byzantine appeal was transformed into a grand religious crusade through papal vision, martial fervor, and the power of medieval communication. From the corridors of Constantinople to the pulpits of Clermont, this book unpacks the cultural clashes, ideological innovations, and political ambitions that fueled the mobilization of thousands of knights, nobles, and common folk to embark on a perilous pilgrimage of faith and war.
Combining deep historical analysis with vivid storytelling, this volume reveals the complex diplomacy, religious zeal, and human drama behind the crusade's birth. It shines new light on Byzantine-Western relations, the evolution of holy war ideology, and the enduring legacy of a call that echoed across continents and centuries. Perfect for readers of medieval history, religious studies, and epic historical narratives, The Byzantine Appeal uncovers the untold story behind the crusade's spark-where empire, faith, and ambition collided to change the course of history.
In the shadow of a crumbling empire and rising foes, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos of Byzantium sends a desperate plea to the West: aid against the advancing Seljuk Turks threatening the very heart of Christian civilization. What began as a political and military request would ignite one of the most transformative movements in history-the First Crusade-forever altering the relationship between East and West and reshaping the medieval world.
The Byzantine Appeal offers a riveting and meticulously researched exploration of this pivotal moment, tracing how a pragmatic Byzantine appeal was transformed into a grand religious crusade through papal vision, martial fervor, and the power of medieval communication. From the corridors of Constantinople to the pulpits of Clermont, this book unpacks the cultural clashes, ideological innovations, and political ambitions that fueled the mobilization of thousands of knights, nobles, and common folk to embark on a perilous pilgrimage of faith and war.
Combining deep historical analysis with vivid storytelling, this volume reveals the complex diplomacy, religious zeal, and human drama behind the crusade's birth. It shines new light on Byzantine-Western relations, the evolution of holy war ideology, and the enduring legacy of a call that echoed across continents and centuries. Perfect for readers of medieval history, religious studies, and epic historical narratives, The Byzantine Appeal uncovers the untold story behind the crusade's spark-where empire, faith, and ambition collided to change the course of history.