Examining Ecclesiastical Conversions and Geopolitical Reasons in Medieval Royal Conversion

The conversions discussed in this chapter are ecclesiastical conversions driven by socio-political strategies, power economics, and other motives unrelated to religious feelings. The geopolitical reasoning behind medieval royal conversion is explored, as it was believed that whoever christianized a kingdom gained control over it by appointing loyal bishops. This foreign power center could have significant political consequences for the kingdom's foreign policy.