What motivated the Medieval Crusader Bohemond to conquer – Interview with Georgios Theotokis

Georgios Theotokis Bohemond of Taranto

What motivated the Medieval Crusader Bohemond to conquer – Interview with Georgios Theotokis

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Interview Timeline

Georgios Theotokis studies and teaches medieval history. He has writtene xtensively on the subject and he’s recently published a book studying the strategy and tactits of the medieval crusader Bohemond. We spoke about the book and Bohemond. Bohemond of Taranto: Crusader and Conqueror (Pen and Sword Military, 2021)

0:35 – Georgios talks about why he wrote about Bohemond.

2:31 – Georgios talks about the image of Bohemond.

6:19 – Georgios goes over Bohemond’s biography.

11:07 – Georgios talks about the Norman conquests.

16:14 – Georgios talks about the motivations of the crusaders.

19:19 – Georgios talks about the composition of Bohemond’s forces.

20:51 – Georgios talks about their cavalry.

22:50 – Georgios talks about leadership hierarchy among the crusaders.

24:07 – Georgios talks about the relationship between the crusaders and the Byzantiums.

27:02 – Georgios talks about Bohemond’s strategy.

32:21 – Georgios touches on the horses of the area and logistics.

34:40 – Georgios talks about the importance of the port Bohemond sieged twice.

35:56 – Georgios talks about the navigability of the Danube.

36:13 – Georgios talks about the historical resources he used.

38:10 – Georgios talks about archaeological evidence.

39:14 – Georgios talks about the Tower of Bohemond.

40:40 – Georgios talks about Bohemond’s language.

41:59 – Georgios talks about the Normans in Spain.

42:50 – Georgios talks about Bohemond’s resilience.

44:44 – Georgios talks about Bohemond’s motives.

46:36 – Georgios talks about traveling for his book research.

47:37 – Georgios talks about the historic hatred for Bohemond.

51:09 – Georgios talks about the marriage with Constance.

55:29 – Georgios can be found at academia.edu.

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Guests: Georgios Theotokis

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