Oxford University Press eBooks· 2014· Book chapter
Byzantium and the Turks in the Thirteenth Century
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Short summary
This book examines the complex diplomatic and military interactions between the Byzantine Empire and various Turkic polities, particularly the Sultanate of Rum and later Turkic beyliks, during the tumultuous thirteenth century.
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Key points
- The thirteenth century saw Byzantium achieve diplomatic successes despite facing internal and external pressures.
- The Nicaean Empire played a crucial role in Byzantine diplomacy and survival during this era.
- The book details the gradual loss of Byzantine Asia Minor to various Turkic groups.
- It explores the impact of the Mongols on the region and Byzantine-Turkic relations.
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Abstract
List of Illustrations List of Abbreviations Note on Transliterations Map (Asia Minor c. 1265) Genealogical Table Introduction: The Thirteenth Century 1. The Sources 2. The Nicaean Paradox 3. The Sultanate of Rum: Preliminary Remarks 4. Nicaean-Seljuk Relations 5. The Mongols 6. The Age of Revolts: The Loss of Byzantine Asia Minor 7. The Aftermath: Asia Mino after 1303 Conclusion: Byzantium in the Thirteenth Century: Diplomatic Success and Military Failure Bibliography Index
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