I talk to historical fiction author Gordon Doherty about his Byzantine book series 'Strategos.' We talk about inspiration and research but also what advice he'd give to aspiring writers. We also give you the chance to win a copy of the first book in the Strategos trilogy. Find out more about Gordon and his other book series (including more Roman era stories) at his website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 247 - Writing Byzantine Fiction with Gordon Doherty

A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Michael Komnenos Doukas would have had a forgettable career if it wasn't for the chaos which followed Manuel Komnenos' death.
But the twists of fate allowed him to found a new state in Epirus (Western Greece) which would eventually seize huge parts of the Roman world.
Period: 1204-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 291 - Michael Doukas of Epiros

We follow Theodore Laskaris as he escapes from Constantinople and establishes a new state at Nicaea. Crowned as the new Roman Emperor he must face down rivals on every side including the Turks.
Period: 1204-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 290 - The Despot, Theodore Laskaris

With Baldwin and Boniface dead the Bulgarians run riot across Thrace. Their Tsar Kaloyan attempts to capture Thessalonica and ponders whether he could become the new Roman Emperor.
Period: 1204-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 289 - Kaloyan, Tsar of Bulgaria

After throwing a huge strop Boniface, the Marquis of Montferrat, is made King of Thessalonica.
He sent his men to conquer most of Greece but the Bulgarians were on his tail.
Period: 1204-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 288 - Boniface, Marquis of Montferrat

The Latins agree to stay for another year and to conquer the whole of the Roman Empire. They elect Count Baldwin of Flanders and Hainaut to be their Emperor and all seems well. It only takes a year for everything to fall apart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 247 - Writing Byzantine Fiction with Gordon Doherty

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