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22. Byzantium and the Rise of the Turks

Empire

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Byzantium and the Rise of the Turks

This chapter examines the cultural and political dynamics of medieval Europe, focusing on the influential Byzantine Empire and the ascendance of the Turks. It explores the origins of the Turks, their nomadic lifestyle, military developments, and the implications of their interactions with the Byzantine Empire, including the calls for Crusades in response to their threat.

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