Episode 230 - The Sack of Edessa
John II Komnenos' youngest son Manuel takes charge of the Empire
The History of Byzantium · Robin Pierson
November 13, 202124m 56s
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Show Notes
John II Komnenos' youngest son Manuel takes charge of the Empire. After securing the capital and punishing Raymond of Antioch the new Emperor goes on campaign against the Turks. After chasing the Sultan of Iconium to his capital Manuel realises that fighting on the plateau is no easy business. Meanwhile the Crusader city of Edessa falls and the Byzantines don't appreciate the significance of this event.
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