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Vol 4 Ep 7 - The Byzantine Empire, Part Two

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The Fall of Carthage in 698

Byzantines and their allies could not transport enough support into the city quickly enough to prevent it from falling. The byzantine empire would subsequently end up losing all their north african possessions as the arabs moved in to control the entire margreb. Justinian's second reign as emperor was no more popular than his first. With many rash military campaigns, including an invasion of the territories granted to bulg area as an initial reward for their assistance. It would only be a matter of time before justinian was removed again, and this time, he and his infant son were executed,. thereby ending the heraclian dynasty of the byzantine rulers.

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