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This document analyzes the portrayal of Byzantium in 12th century French fiction compared to contemporary historical sources. While historical sources often depicted Byzantines negatively with stereotypes of perfidy and effeminacy, the author finds French fiction presented a more positive image. The author aims to show fictional works provided a contrasting portrayal, painting Byzantium in lighter shades than the dark ink of chronicles. Through examining samples of 12th century French fiction, the study com
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- iou12345
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- EN