A new look at an old story by looking at the story of the 1st crusade through the eyes of the empire it was ostensibly sent to help. Byzantium is lovingly brought to life in Frankopan's tellingly detailed storytelling that keeps you turning the pages, looking for more. The story of the 1st crusade is a far more complicated one than you might think and this book tells one side that is far too often skipped over. Gripping stuff.