I am an amateur historian and analyst based in Bat-Yam, Israel. I am interested in researching selected ancient, medieval, and early modern issues from the far and not-so-far past.
I have authored two books: "Dawn and Sunset: A Tale of the Oldest Cities in the Near East" and "The Enchanting Encounter with the East: Breaking the Ice between the Latin West and the Far East."
I am currently covering medieval and early modern shipping in the Mediterranean.
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Stories by Michael Baizerman
The Siege of Chandax: The Byzantin...
This chapter reviews the story of Chandax, the capital of the Emirate of Crete (820s- 961), and its capture b...
The Battle of the Corinthian Gulf...
The Battle of the Corinthian Gulf is notable not for its naval tactics during combat but for the meticulous p...
A Tale of Two Brands: Part 3
Part 3 of my story compares and contrasts the two types of boats sailing in the medieval Mediterranean and ad...