The Decline of the Crusaders Episode 3 "Byzantium, Antioch and Jerusalem"

In this episode, we hear about the Prince of Antioch, Reynald, who invaded Byzantine Cyprus and provoked the Byzantine Emperor Manuel I to intervene in Syria. At first, it seemed as if there would be war between the Byzantines and the Crusaders, but a carefully constructed marriage alliance was to provide a very different and unexpected outcome. The Cobra Effect PodcastWell-meaning plans can easily backfire, leading to revolt, failure, and shocking events.Listen on: Apple Podcasts  ...