
Episode 259 - The Fourth Crusade (Part 1)
The History of Byzantium
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The Crusaders Restored Prince Alexius Angulos
Boniface of Montferrat rejoined his crusade, along with an embassy sent from Philip of Swabia. The envoys brought an offer from Prince Alexius Angulos who was offering huge rewards if the crusade would restore him to his rightful place in the Great Palace. They suppressed the Pope's letter and simply told the massive pilgrims that all was forgiven. In return for being restored to his throne, Prince Alexius will pay you 200,000 silver marks. Once Egypt is subdued, the Romans will pay for 500 knights to defend Utramere on a permanent basis. And finally, once you restore Prince Alexius, everyone in Christendom will be on the same side
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