The History of Byzantium

Episode 241 - Hungary for Security

02.22.2022 - By [email protected]Play

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Manuel spends the 1160s at war with Hungary. During these campaigns the Emperor adopts the Hungarian King's brother making him his heir. This enables the Romans to seize Sirmium and parts of Dalmatia. The Hungarian elites won't stand for it and try to throw the Romans out.

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