Imperial Ideology and Political Thought in Byzantium, 1204-1330

Focusing on the Byzantine imperial ideology and political thought after the Latin conquest of Constantinople, this study examines the Nicaean state and the early Palaiologoi period. It highlights the tension between official rhetoric and the ideas of lay thinkers and churchmen during a time of crisis for the Empire. By analyzing a diverse range of sources, including lesser-known texts, the book reveals a nuanced picture of Byzantine political thought, showcasing innovative developments in court rhetoric that resonate with medieval and Renaissance Western thought.