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23. The First of the Ottomans

Empire

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The events leading up to the fall of Constantinople

A prominent leader from the Byzantine Empire travels across Europe, engaging with various monarchs and trying to garner support for his homeland. Despite his impressive lineage and the critical situation in Constantinople, he encounters a dismissive attitude from European powers, with English observers noting a perception of superiority from Byzantines towards their fashion and culture. This hints at a deeper disconnect and lack of urgency in providing aid. Over the subsequent decades, as the situation deteriorates, attempts to seek assistance yield no results, leaving the once-magnificent city to face its downfall alone by 1453.

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