Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood: The Rise and Fall of Byzantium, 955 A.D. to the First Crusade - by Anthony Kaldellis

In Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood, Anthony Kaldellis examines the Byzantine Empire’s history, focusing on its political, social, and cultural changes. Kaldellis provides a nuanced exploration of the empire's dynamic rise and eventual fall, critically engaging with the myth that Byzantium was merely a continuation of the Roman Empire. He discusses the empire's interactions with neighboring cultures, the impact of religious and military conflicts, and the internal challenges that led to its decline.