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| **12th Century** | **12th Century** | ||
| - | The century is dominated by Roman expansion. Roman armies reconquer much of Italy after crushing the Germans in alliance with the Papacy. The Church is briefly reunited, before | + | The century is dominated by Roman expansion. Roman armies reconquer much of Italy after crushing the Germans in alliance with the Papacy. The Church is briefly reunited, before |
| **13th Century** | **13th Century** | ||
| - | The last Komnenid Emperors are expelled by George Rossi, an Italian soldier who declares himself George I. The themata, ruined by thirty years of neglect under the later Komnenoi, are largely abandoned, and old classical style professional armies are raised. The Mongols attack the Romans on two occassions, but are repulsed both times, despite causing major damages to the Roman sphere of influence in the second invasion of 1272. A semi-democratic form of government starts to emerge. Romans regain Mongol devastated Egypt, and forge closer ties with Russia. In Britain, Norman power begins to decline. | + | The last Komnenid Emperors are expelled by George Rossi, an Italian soldier who declares himself George I. The themata, ruined by thirty years of neglect under the later Komnenoi, are largely abandoned, and old classical style professional armies are raised. The Mongols attack the Romans on two occasions, but are repulsed both times, despite causing major damages to the Roman sphere of influence in the second invasion of 1272. A semi-democratic form of government starts to emerge. Romans regain Mongol devastated Egypt, and forge closer ties with Russia. In Britain, Norman power begins to decline. |
| **14th Century** | **14th Century** | ||
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| **16th Century** | **16th Century** | ||
| - | Further Roman expansion in the Indian Ocean and smaller surrounding seas leads to the collapse of the Persian Khanate. Anna I becomes the first Roman Empress to legally inherit the throne in five centuries, but her heir appears to be a Russian, causing wariness in Constantinople. Native Johannians recover their strength, and begin to build kingdoms and empires with Old World technology, blocking further European expansion. The Syrian dynasty is exhausted, and replaced with a Russian dynasty headed by John V, which immediately runs into trouble attacking democratic Muslim states in the Persian Gulf. By the end of the century however, the situation has stablised, and the Romans begin a cold war with the revived Persians over the rubble of what remains of the great empires of India. | + | Further Roman expansion in the Indian Ocean and smaller surrounding seas leads to the collapse of the Persian Khanate. Anna I becomes the first Roman Empress to legally inherit the throne in five centuries, but her heir appears to be a Russian, causing wariness in Constantinople. Native Johannians recover their strength, and begin to build kingdoms and empires with Old World technology, blocking further European expansion. The Syrian dynasty is exhausted, and replaced with a Russian dynasty headed by John V, which immediately runs into trouble attacking democratic Muslim states in the Persian Gulf. By the end of the century however, the situation has stabilised, and the Romans begin a cold war with the revived Persians over the rubble of what remains of the great empires of India. |
| **17th Century** | **17th Century** | ||
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| **Part I- The Komnenoi 1057-1212**\\ | **Part I- The Komnenoi 1057-1212**\\ | ||
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| - | Chapter 1: [[http:// | + | Chapter 1: [[https:// |
| - | In which Isaac Komnenos takes the throne, the Petcheneks | + | In which Isaac Komnenos takes the throne, the Petchenegs |
| - | Chapter 2: [[http:// | + | Chapter 2: [[https:// |
| In which Isaac' | In which Isaac' | ||
| - | Chapter 3: [[http:// | + | Chapter 3: [[https:// |
| Psellos and Alexios are drawn more and more to the West, and the Norman threat becomes even more formidable.\\ | Psellos and Alexios are drawn more and more to the West, and the Norman threat becomes even more formidable.\\ | ||
| - | Chapter 4: [[http:// | + | Chapter 4: [[https:// |
| The tide begins to turn in the Empire' | The tide begins to turn in the Empire' | ||
| - | Chapter 5: [[http:// | + | Chapter 5: [[https:// |
| - | Empires clash- and personal tragedy looms.\\ | + | Empires clash - and personal tragedy looms.\\ |
| - | Chapter 6: [[http:// | + | Chapter 6: [[https:// |
| Courtiers and generals plot and manoeuvre for advantage, as Alexios heads East to consolidate his authority. Meanwhile, a new alliance is formed in the City.\\ | Courtiers and generals plot and manoeuvre for advantage, as Alexios heads East to consolidate his authority. Meanwhile, a new alliance is formed in the City.\\ | ||
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| - | Chapter 7: [[http:// | + | Chapter 7: [[https:// |
| Isaac Komnenos the Younger finally gains the throne, but the House of Komnenos itself seems ready to split apart. Jordan discovers his true potential and Basilios attempts to save the peasantry.\\ | Isaac Komnenos the Younger finally gains the throne, but the House of Komnenos itself seems ready to split apart. Jordan discovers his true potential and Basilios attempts to save the peasantry.\\ | ||
| - | Chapter 8: [[http:// | + | Chapter 8: [[https:// |
| Isaac' | Isaac' | ||
| - | Appendix A: [[http:// | + | Appendix A: [[https:// |
| Chapter 9: [[http:// | Chapter 9: [[http:// | ||
| Manuel is succeeded by his son John II, who is immediately forced to confront the loss of the great eunuch diplomat Basilios. Out in the provinces, Jordan of Aversa finds himself under threat from new foes, both within the Empire and without.\\ | Manuel is succeeded by his son John II, who is immediately forced to confront the loss of the great eunuch diplomat Basilios. Out in the provinces, Jordan of Aversa finds himself under threat from new foes, both within the Empire and without.\\ | ||
| - | Chapter 10: [[http:// | + | Chapter 10: [[https:// |
| The death of the Emperor John's father-in-law, | The death of the Emperor John's father-in-law, | ||
| - | Appendix B: [[http:// | + | Appendix B: [[https:// |
| - | Chapter 11: [[http:// | + | Chapter 11: [[https:// |
| A small civil war amongst the Turkish Salghurids leads to the rise of Kurboga of Egypt, a formidable new foe for the Empire. Accompanied by the young generals David Bringas and ibn Yusuf, John goes to war, but with heavy consequences.\\ | A small civil war amongst the Turkish Salghurids leads to the rise of Kurboga of Egypt, a formidable new foe for the Empire. Accompanied by the young generals David Bringas and ibn Yusuf, John goes to war, but with heavy consequences.\\ | ||
| - | Chapter 12: [[http:// | + | Chapter 12: [[https:// |
| The death of John II is marked by constant struggles for power in Constantinople between his inadequate successors, while on the fringes, ambitious generals plot to replace the Komnenoi with their own dynasties.\\ | The death of John II is marked by constant struggles for power in Constantinople between his inadequate successors, while on the fringes, ambitious generals plot to replace the Komnenoi with their own dynasties.\\ | ||
| - | Chapter 13: [[http:// | + | Chapter 13: [[https:// |
| In the aftermath of Eirene Nafpliotissa' | In the aftermath of Eirene Nafpliotissa' | ||
| - | Chapter 14: [[http:// | + | Chapter 14: [[https:// |
| The Empress Eirene has consolidated her power and defeated all of her internal enemies, but resentment remains, with the Empire determined to rid itself of her. As the Empire begins to collapse inward, an old general finally begins a revolt that will have far-reaching consequences.\\ | The Empress Eirene has consolidated her power and defeated all of her internal enemies, but resentment remains, with the Empire determined to rid itself of her. As the Empire begins to collapse inward, an old general finally begins a revolt that will have far-reaching consequences.\\ | ||
| - | Chapter 15: [[http:// | + | Chapter 15: [[https:// |
| Within Eirene and the Komnenid dynasty deposed, a new Emperor, George the Italian, rules in Constantinople, | Within Eirene and the Komnenid dynasty deposed, a new Emperor, George the Italian, rules in Constantinople, | ||
| - | Chapter 16: [[http:// | + | Chapter 16: [[https:// |
| To the East of the Empire, a civil war in Seljuk Iran lets in a terrifying new threat from the distant East: the savage, sky-worshipping Jurchens. \\ | To the East of the Empire, a civil war in Seljuk Iran lets in a terrifying new threat from the distant East: the savage, sky-worshipping Jurchens. \\ | ||
| - | Chapter 17: [[http:// | + | Chapter 17: [[https:// |
| Years of Roman, Turkish and now Jurchen squabbling over Armenia result in a savage Jurchen invasion of the Empire. As city after city falls to the hordes from the East, George the Italian is forced to watch his achievements crumble, and a terrifying new foe reach the very gates of Constantinople.\\ | Years of Roman, Turkish and now Jurchen squabbling over Armenia result in a savage Jurchen invasion of the Empire. As city after city falls to the hordes from the East, George the Italian is forced to watch his achievements crumble, and a terrifying new foe reach the very gates of Constantinople.\\ | ||
| - | Chapter 18: [[http:// | + | Chapter 18: [[https:// |
| - | As Emperors rise and fall, the Empire adapts itself to a new existence as a drastically shrunken power- but an unexpected saviour is waiting in the wings.\\ | + | As Emperors rise and fall, the Empire adapts itself to a new existence as a drastically shrunken power - but an unexpected saviour is waiting in the wings.\\ |
| - | Chapter 19: [[http:// | + | Chapter 19: [[https:// |
| Supported by the Jurchens, the lowborn Demetrios takes power as Regent over the child-Emperor Constantine X, and initiates a series of reforms that prepare the Empire to face the future. Elsewhere, however, Jurchen power only continues to grow.\\ | Supported by the Jurchens, the lowborn Demetrios takes power as Regent over the child-Emperor Constantine X, and initiates a series of reforms that prepare the Empire to face the future. Elsewhere, however, Jurchen power only continues to grow.\\ | ||
| - | Chapter 20: [[http:// | + | Chapter 20: [[https:// |
| A glorious new leader emerges within the Jurchen Khanate, and a centuries-old dynasty finally collapses.\\ | A glorious new leader emerges within the Jurchen Khanate, and a centuries-old dynasty finally collapses.\\ | ||
| - | Chapter 21: [[http:// | + | Chapter 21: [[https:// |
| The Empire faces its most dangerous threat in centuries as two vast Jurchen armies converge on a Constantinople riven by weakness and factionalism, | The Empire faces its most dangerous threat in centuries as two vast Jurchen armies converge on a Constantinople riven by weakness and factionalism, | ||
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