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A Thunderbolt From Asia: a Byzantino-Anatolian Saga "Our Emperor John looked grave and solemn upon hearing the accounts of the Turk. He was gracious and wise to give him and his compatriots lodgings, for they had traveled much and appeared to have endured yet more. The man, who was pale and...

I know this isn't exactly relevant to alternate history, but I'm looking for sources of information related to the demographics of various communities in the Ottoman state - in particular the population of the Greek Orthodox ethnic body in the Empire. From lurking here I have had my curiosity...

I am of the opinion, from what I have read (numerous general Byzantine history books, ie: Treadgold, Ostrogorsky, Vryonis) that had the Byzantines had more unity during the later 12th and early 13th centuries, (including repelling the 4th Crusade) that they could have eventually reintegrated...

Lets say Basil II lives another 10 years (instead of dying in 1025) and personally leads his armies while campaigning in Italy and Sicily. He would be the first Roman Emperor to personally command an army in Italy since Constans II in the 660's. His presence could have solidified morale and...

John Tzimisces ruled over the Byzantine Empire (Romania) within the period of its medieval apex. He inherited arguably the most powerful army in the Mediterranean basin from his successors. The state was flourishing during a period of apparent demographic boom, and the military accomplishments...