In 739 AD Pope Gregory III offered the office of Roman Consul to Charles Martel who had just driven out Moors from France hoping to gain his support against the Lombards...
In OTL Charles Martel declined the offer possibly to avoid conflict with Theodatus Ursus the "Dux Venetiae" who was appointed Consul by Eastern Roman Emperor Leo III...
WI Martel had accepted the Pope's offer and expanded his realm to Italy too? How are Lombards and Eastern Empire react to that? How is this move changes History? Any thoughts?
In OTL Charles Martel declined the offer possibly to avoid conflict with Theodatus Ursus the "Dux Venetiae" who was appointed Consul by Eastern Roman Emperor Leo III...
WI Martel had accepted the Pope's offer and expanded his realm to Italy too? How are Lombards and Eastern Empire react to that? How is this move changes History? Any thoughts?