Assume Basil II leaves a capable heir, and Sicily ends up conquered by the Byzantines. we've talked about the effects on the crsuades; but what would the effects on Italy, and Sicily itself be?
Unlike Baisl's conquests on the borders of Anatolia, Sicily has a large Muslim population; and of course it's gone its own way in the past. Would Sicily be likely to end up Greek over the long term?
Unlike Baisl's conquests on the borders of Anatolia, Sicily has a large Muslim population; and of course it's gone its own way in the past. Would Sicily be likely to end up Greek over the long term?