Roussel de Bailleul & The Norman Invasion of Anatolia
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Date: 2022-09-10
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Kalo
You should do some programs on the Italian version of Englands Wars of the Roses. -I'm referring to the wars and struggles between the cadet branches of the originally French Angevin dynasty of Naples. Such characters as the two queen Joans of Naples and their fascinating lives. Battles just as bloodthirsty occured in this struggles and tragedies just as heartbreaking. Margaret of Anjou, a leading protagonist in England's Wars of the Roses and the wife of Henry VI was a descendant of one of the Angevin contenders to the Neapolitan throne. Shakespeare refers to her father as being the erstwhile contender to the throne of Naples in his Henry VI plays.
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You should do some programs on the Italian version of Englands Wars of the Roses. -I'm referring to the wars and struggles between the cadet branches of the originally French Angevin dynasty of Naples. Such characters as the two queen Joans of Naples and their fascinating lives. Battles just as bloodthirsty occured in this struggles and tragedies just as heartbreaking. Margaret of Anjou, a leading protagonist in England's Wars of the Roses and the wife of Henry VI was a descendant of one of the Angevin contenders to the Neapolitan throne. Shakespeare refers to her father as being the erstwhile contender to the throne of Naples in his Henry VI plays.
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Nelson
Just a correction. In 1074 John Doukas, Michael VII's uncle, was living on his estates near the Bosphorus as requested by Michael. He was actually sent to fight Roussel by the emperor and only entered open revolt after he was convinced by Roussel whilst in captivity. Roussel proclaimed him emperor but their forces fell victim to an ambush by Seljuk forces en route to Constantinople. John was captured and tonsured while Roussel escaped. John would of course survive these events and later play a role in Alexios' seizure of power.
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Just a correction. In 1074 John Doukas, Michael VII's uncle, was living on his estates near the Bosphorus as requested by Michael. He was actually sent to fight Roussel by the emperor and only entered open revolt after he was convinced by Roussel whilst in captivity. Roussel proclaimed him emperor but their forces fell victim to an ambush by Seljuk forces en route to Constantinople. John was captured and tonsured while Roussel escaped. John would of course survive these events and later play a role in Alexios' seizure of power.
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Ibti
Ironic how Europeans end up harming each other more than invading muslims. Romanos IV Diogenes returns to his capital completely unharmed from his time as a Seljuk prisoner. only to be murdered right away by his own people. Rousel himself also could've been a great foe against the muslims, but chose instead to be one of Rome's greatest enemy. Greed seems to do more harm than anything else.
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Ironic how Europeans end up harming each other more than invading muslims. Romanos IV Diogenes returns to his capital completely unharmed from his time as a Seljuk prisoner. only to be murdered right away by his own people. Rousel himself also could've been a great foe against the muslims, but chose instead to be one of Rome's greatest enemy. Greed seems to do more harm than anything else.
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dimensional
i think it shows there was a still strong celt culture before Turks come, yes they were assimilated but it should be review. I always told Anatolia is the one mixed people live there armenian, greeks, turks, celts(galatians, arabs, locals. thats why todays turks not look like central asian turks.
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i think it shows there was a still strong celt culture before Turks come, yes they were assimilated but it should be review. I always told Anatolia is the one mixed people live there armenian, greeks, turks, celts(galatians, arabs, locals. thats why todays turks not look like central asian turks.
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LAKINGSSUCK
To classify all Normans as duplicitous is incorrect. Sure, mercenaries may have been, but then again, they make their intentions known- THEY ARE MERCENARIES. Loyalty was far more common by this point and Bailleul was an exception, not the rule.
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To classify all Normans as duplicitous is incorrect. Sure, mercenaries may have been, but then again, they make their intentions known- THEY ARE MERCENARIES. Loyalty was far more common by this point and Bailleul was an exception, not the rule.
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Sercan
He was a valiant warrior. Sometimes our friend, sometimes our enemy. Its name in our sources is known as Ursel. He is known to us as an adventurous and fearless person. Do not let him forget his name and memory. Greetings from the Seljuks, Roussel.
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He was a valiant warrior. Sometimes our friend, sometimes our enemy. Its name in our sources is known as Ursel. He is known to us as an adventurous and fearless person. Do not let him forget his name and memory. Greetings from the Seljuks, Roussel.
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alishariat01
Great videos - Im always watching. Would love little bits if more detail though - like in this video, what trick did he use to defeat him? Also, if you can mark locations on the map clearer that would be great. Either way, awesome work: )
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Great videos - Im always watching. Would love little bits if more detail though - like in this video, what trick did he use to defeat him? Also, if you can mark locations on the map clearer that would be great. Either way, awesome work: )
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education
Another great video I just finished watching all of your other videos great job and keep up the good work, and if you ever get the time I would love to see you do a video covering the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire.
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Another great video I just finished watching all of your other videos great job and keep up the good work, and if you ever get the time I would love to see you do a video covering the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire.
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Sacha
I love these. I especially love how so many of your videos focus on much less known bits of history, or detail that are often overlooked.
You've got yourself a new fan!
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I love these. I especially love how so many of your videos focus on much less known bits of history, or detail that are often overlooked.
You've got yourself a new fan!
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Fazal
Muslims had 12000 light horsemen and romonos had 200000 volunteered soldiers who came for loot but muslims attavked and romonos fled and his army abondoned campaign.
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Muslims had 12000 light horsemen and romonos had 200000 volunteered soldiers who came for loot but muslims attavked and romonos fled and his army abondoned campaign.
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Peter
A small mistake - Sicily was conquered by the Aghlabids, not by the Fatimids. The Fatimid caliphate was established a century after the conquest of Sicily.
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A small mistake - Sicily was conquered by the Aghlabids, not by the Fatimids. The Fatimid caliphate was established a century after the conquest of Sicily.
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pmboston
Good enough, but the maps arent very useful without some identification of the specific forces and locations referred to in the accompanying narration.
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Good enough, but the maps arent very useful without some identification of the specific forces and locations referred to in the accompanying narration.
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GenghisVern
1: 40 seated in his own castle, where he occasionally launched raids upon the local population
pretty much sums up the anarchism of the dark ages
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1: 40 seated in his own castle, where he occasionally launched raids upon the local population
pretty much sums up the anarchism of the dark ages
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Neutral
2: 35 - just a small nit, the Muslim conquest of Sicily did not end until the early to mid 10th century, just a century earlier from the Norman conquest.
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2: 35 - just a small nit, the Muslim conquest of Sicily did not end until the early to mid 10th century, just a century earlier from the Norman conquest.
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nole
Geez, Normans were all over the place. Perhaps a video should be made on why Normans were doing this, what motivated them, and why they were so good at it.
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Geez, Normans were all over the place. Perhaps a video should be made on why Normans were doing this, what motivated them, and why they were so good at it.
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george
let that be a lesson. never put stock in allies and non homogeneous peoples to defend the land. They come only to exploit. Rome for Romans!
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let that be a lesson. never put stock in allies and non homogeneous peoples to defend the land. They come only to exploit. Rome for Romans!
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Thatvikingguy
The battle of manzkert caused the reformation of the varangian guard from two fighting units to one bodyguard unit for the emperor
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The battle of manzkert caused the reformation of the varangian guard from two fighting units to one bodyguard unit for the emperor
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Chris
Thanks for documenting the critical role the Normans played in shaping the Mediterranean World - not just England /France.
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Thanks for documenting the critical role the Normans played in shaping the Mediterranean World - not just England /France.
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Ice
Love you videos mate. However, do you plan on putting English subtitles sometime in the future? Love your videos either way.
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Love you videos mate. However, do you plan on putting English subtitles sometime in the future? Love your videos either way.
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