The Byzantine–Muslim Frontier from the Arab Conquests to the Arrival of the Seljuk Turks
Abstract
This chapter provides, first, a brief survey of major developments in the Byzantine-Muslim borderland from the seventh up to the twelfth centuries, and then a thorough and comprehensive overview of some key aspects of borderland studies from the Byzantine perspective, with a focus on concepts and methodological approaches that dominate the historiographical discourse. The chapter analyses how major historiographical works have shaped our understanding and perception of this frontier zone, what shortcomings and pitfalls we should be aware of, and what desiderata for future investigation there are.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Byzantine Studies and History
Medieval History and Crusades
Archaeology and Historical Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Edinburgh University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 33–70
- Publication date
- 22 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter