An investigation into how Antioch maintained itself as an independent principality during a period of considerable challenges.
Situated in northern Syria, on the eastern-most frontier of Latin Christendom, the principality of Antioch was a medieval polity bordered by a host of rival powers, including the Byzantine Empire, the Armenian Christians of Cilicia, the rulers of the neighbouring Islamic world and even the other crusader states, the kingdom of Jerusalem and the counties of Edessa and Tripoli. Coupled with the numerous Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities who populatedthe region, Antioch’s Frankish settlers – initially installed into power by the military successes of the First Crusade – thus faced numerous challenges to their survival.
This book examines how the ruling elites of the principality sought to manage these competing interests in order to maintain Antioch’s existence during the troubled twelfth century, particularly following the death of Prince Bohemond II in 1130. His demise helped to spark renewed interest from Byzantium and the kingdom of Jerusalem, and came at a time of both Islamic resurgence under the Zengids of Aleppo and Mosul, as well as Armenian power growth under the Rupenids. An examination of Antioch’s diplomatic and military endeavours, its internal power structures and its interaction with indigenous peoples can therefore help to reveal a great deal about how medieval Latins adapted to the demands of their frontiers.
ANDREW BUCK is an Associate Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, from where he received his Ph D in 2014.
Situated in northern Syria, on the eastern-most frontier of Latin Christendom, the principality of Antioch was a medieval polity bordered by a host of rival powers, including the Byzantine Empire, the Armenian Christians of Cilicia, the rulers of the neighbouring Islamic world and even the other crusader states, the kingdom of Jerusalem and the counties of Edessa and Tripoli. Coupled with the numerous Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities who populatedthe region, Antioch’s Frankish settlers – initially installed into power by the military successes of the First Crusade – thus faced numerous challenges to their survival.
This book examines how the ruling elites of the principality sought to manage these competing interests in order to maintain Antioch’s existence during the troubled twelfth century, particularly following the death of Prince Bohemond II in 1130. His demise helped to spark renewed interest from Byzantium and the kingdom of Jerusalem, and came at a time of both Islamic resurgence under the Zengids of Aleppo and Mosul, as well as Armenian power growth under the Rupenids. An examination of Antioch’s diplomatic and military endeavours, its internal power structures and its interaction with indigenous peoples can therefore help to reveal a great deal about how medieval Latins adapted to the demands of their frontiers.
ANDREW BUCK is an Associate Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, from where he received his Ph D in 2014.
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Table of Content
IntroductionThe Extent of the Principality
The Rulers of Antioch
Central Governance and Military Service
Lordship in the Principality
A Frontier Society? The Nature of Inter-Cultural Relations
Relations with Byzantium
Antioch and the Latin East
Conclusion
Bibliography
About the author
ANDREW D. BUCK is Lecturer in Medieval History at Cardiff University and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.Buy this ebook and get 1 more FREE!
Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 296 ● ISBN 9781782049241 ● File size 10.9 MB ● Publisher Boydell & Brewer ● City Woodbridge ● Country GB ● Published 2017 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 6958979 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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