Choniates

Niketas Choniates was a Byzantine historian and scholar from the 12th century who documented the political, military, and social history of Byzantium during his lifetime. His writings provide detailed accounts of the decline of the Byzantine Empire, especially the events surrounding the Fourth Crusade and the conquest of Constantinople in 1204. Choniates is valued for his vivid storytelling, critical perspective, and deep understanding of Byzantine politics, offering scholars rich insights into a period of significant upheaval and decline for the empire. His work remains a key primary source for medieval Byzantine history.