Marco Sanudo, Conqueror Of The Archipelago (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354217593)

Marco Sanudo, Conqueror of the Archipelago is the powerful account of a single man's reshaping of a sea. The Aegean was forever changed. Knight Fotheringham's historical biography combines the sweep of a crusader era narrative with the rigour of a careful medieval history book. Drawing readers into the thirteenth century Mediterranean, it charts how Venetian initiative intersected with the decline of Byzantine authority and the wider currents of conquest and settlement among the Greek islands. Fotheringham balances steady scholarship with readable prose, eschewing academic opacity while supplying the context that brings seafaring politics, feudal institutions and mercantile ambition into focus. The book opens the geography of the archipelago for readers curious about Aegean Sea history and the human stories behind shifting borders, and it rewards both casual interest and closer study. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. The work's literary and historical significance lies in its steady synthesis: it speaks to the formation of Latin rule in the islands while situating those events within wider Venetian empire history and echoes of Byzantine empire conquest. Useful as an academic research resource, yet without sacrificing readable narrative, it complements works commonly shelved with Norman conquest books and other surveys used in medieval Europe studies. Readers drawn to Greek islands exploration, maritime power, or the thirteenth century Mediterranean find both immediate engagement and longer-term reference value. Neatly at home on a scholar's desk or a collector's shelf, this edition rounds out any history enthusiasts collection. Its appeal crosses audiences: undergraduate seminars and specialist bibliographies alike find it a dependable companion, while collectors of classic scholarly works prize the lucid presentation and historical depth. A vivid, instructive study, it enriches any library interested in medieval Europe studies and the complex tapestry of the thirteenth century Mediterranean.

Author: John Knight Fotheringham
ISBN-10: 9354217591
ISBN-13: 9789354217593
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 11/23/2020
Pages: 162
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d