Episode 242 - Manuel’s Follies
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While his armies were fighting in the Balkans Manuel's diplomats and fleets were busy elsewhere. Komnenos poured money into Italy to try and gain influence there. He considered alliances with the Germans, the Pope and the Normans but ultimately lost them all. He made war on Venice and tried to capture an Egyptian port.Period: 1161-73 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
