Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Medieval Warfare II 6: Frustrating the Fatimids: Basil II and the conquest of Syria.

Medieval Warfare II 6: Frustrating the Fatimids: Basil II and the conquest of Syria.

Looks at the clash between Byzantium and the impressive Fatimid Empire, which had expanded from north Africa to include Egypt and much of Syria, before being halted by the able Byzantine emperor Basil II. Also includes articles on rural revolts in Burgundy, the siege of Harlech, the siege of Rouen and the naval commander Eustace the Monk.
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