Re: The effects of Manzikert and Myriokephalon on the fall of the Byzantine Empire
Hmm, thanks for that Shinseikhaan. It will definitely make it into my Extended Essay.
@Rhyfelwyr
It is true, that after Manzikert, repeated attacks from the Seljuk Turks on those areas left large areas completely unguarded, and slowly, they managed to conquer most of Anatolia, Armenia, Cilician Armenia, Trebizonda and Niceea until Alexius the Ist came to power.
Ja mata, TosaInu. You will forever be remembered.
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Swords Made of Letters - 1938. The war is looming in France - and Alexandre Reythier does not have much time left to protect his country. A novel set before the war.
A Painted Shield of Honour - 1313. Templar Knights in France are in grave danger. Can they be saved?
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