In the fifth volume of his monumental work, Edward Gibbon delves further into the labyrinthine history of the Byzantine Empire, mapping its cultural zeniths, administrative endeavors, and the relentless challenges it faced. From the Crusades to the Turkish threat, Volume V is a tapestry of fervent religious crusaders, Byzantine politicking, and shifting geopolitical landscapes. This … Continue reading Gibbon’s Volume V of “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire”: Byzantium’s Twilight, the Crusades, and the Turkish Onslaught