How could the Byzantine campaigns in Italy lead to them taking Rome, the ancient capital of their great predecessor? Where would the Pope flee to and what would the reaction of the Catholic powers be?
Suppose that a Battle of Manzikert still occurs and the Turks begin to push the Byzantines out of Asia Minor, and possibly beyond. How long would the Byzantines likely last?
Suppose that a Battle of Manzikert still occurs and the Turks begin to push the Byzantines out of Asia Minor, and possibly beyond. How long would the Byzantines likely last?