Chronike syngraphe

The Chronike Syngraphe is a historical work by George Acropolites, a Byzantine scholar and statesman. Written between 1203 and 1261, it chronicles the history of the Byzantine Empire during that period. Acropolites, who lived from 1217 to 1282, was educated at the imperial court and held significant state positions, including grand logothete (chancellor). His firsthand knowledge of events lends authenticity to his historical accounts. The Byzantine era saw a strong tradition of historical writing, with scholars like Acropolites contributing to the genre, often following the models of classical Greek historians.12