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13.2 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 2
13.2 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 2
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Jan 11, 2015
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The popes of the eleventh and early twelfth century were hardly living by the standards set by their religion. In spite of this this they still enjoyed considerable reverence among the leaders of Christendom. A papal alliance with the German Emperors, which proved highly valuable but sometimes very difficult, became a key element of medieval Italian history.
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Released:
Jan 11, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
13.3 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 3: The Normans arrive in Italy first as pilgrims on their way to the Holy Land, then as mercenaries. It is not long before they begin to acquire territories and titles on the peninsula in their own right. www.historyeurope.net by A History of Europe, Key Battles