The creation of the principality of Antioch, 1098-1130

Abstract

Introduction: modern historiography the primary sources. Part 1 The birth of the principality: Antioch and the First Crusade, 1097-1099 the advance towards Antioch the First Crusade in the region of Antioch the contest for control of Antioch the early formation of the principality of Antioch summary. Part 2 The formation of the principality: the need for territorial consolidation, 1100-1130 the early years the expansion of the principality under Tancred, 1106-1112 Roger of Salermo, 1113-1119 1120-1126 Bohemond II, 1126-1130 summary. Part 3 Relations with the Byzantine Empire: Bohemond's oath to Alexius and the retention of Antioch the Treaty of Devol the Treaty of Devol's influence on relations with the Byzantine Empire. Part 4 Relations with other Latin settlements in the East: a Latin confraternity in the East? 1098-1105 1105-1112 1113-1130 summary. Part 5 The princes of Antioch: Bohemon I and the title of princeps the succession the powers of the prince of Antioch. Part 6 Lordship in the principality: titles issuing charters households and officers key individuals/lordships the county of Marash origins summary appendix: lay landholders in the principality, 1098-1130.Part 7 The development of institutions: the prince's household the administration of the city of Antioch. Part 8 The Latin Patriarchate of Antioch: the establishment of the Latin Church in Antioch, 1098-1100 the formation of the Latin Patriarchate of Antioch, 1100-1130 the development of patriarchal authority the Patriarchate of Antioch and the universal church.