The book "Introduction to Byzantine History" offers a comprehensive overview of the Byzantine Empire, which played a central role in European history during the Middle Ages. It highlights the various facets of this significant state, which continued to influence European development into modern times. Readers are introduced to the geography, political history, economy, church history, the imperial system, society, the military, culture, finance, and administration of the Byzantine Empire. Through concrete facts and direct references to sources, a deep understanding of the peculiarities and complexities of Byzantine history is conveyed. This academic book is aimed at anyone interested in antiquity and the development of European history.