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521. Warlords of the West: Killer Queens (Part 2)

The Rest Is History

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Warlords of the West: Ambition and Betrayal in the Dark Ages

This chapter explores the chaotic period after the fall of the Roman Empire, highlighting the Franks’ adoption of Roman military traditions. It focuses on King Clothar's conquests and the intense rivalry among his sons, particularly Chilperic, while drawing modern parallels to themes of ambition and betrayal in fantasy narratives.

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