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Episode 306 - Church Union

The History of Byzantium

14-08-2024 • 36 mins

The Pope responds with despair to the news of Constantinople's fall. He calls for a Crusade to restore the Latin position. The man who answers is the brother of the King of France, Charles of Anjou. Michael Palaiologos is willing to do whatever it takes to stop them. This means he must agree to church union.


Period: 1261-82


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