The First Crusade

In this book, Peter Frankopan offers a groundbreaking perspective on the First Crusade by shifting the focus from the traditional Western narrative to the Eastern Byzantine context.

He highlights the political motivations behind Emperor Alexios I's call for help, which led to the Crusade.

Frankopan's work challenges long-held assumptions about the origins and impact of the First Crusade, providing a nuanced understanding of this pivotal event in history.