though not a greek i have have a lifelong interest in the eastern empire . it fall in 1453 be the great loss to christianity in it entire history . yet while the easter empire be not a topic much discuss in american intellectual circle and the u do not merely mimic golden byzantium public architecture and the u be much absorb in the fated byzantine historical cycle and now have face many of the crisis involve certain people of a middle eastern extraction about whom it be say that there be a slight tendency for excessive exuberance on religious matter which humble great byzantium . i wonder if the loss of the ability to speak plainly be the first sign post on the road to disaster . john romer be to be credit not only for his excellent production but also for his joyful enthusiasm for the subject which be most refresh . not recommend for american who like political correctness .