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Episode 19 - Bohemond - Part 2 - Bohemond in the East
FromNorman Centuries | A Norman History Podcast by Lars Brownworth
Episode 19 - Bohemond - Part 2 - Bohemond in the East
FromNorman Centuries | A Norman History Podcast by Lars Brownworth
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Jul 10, 2013
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Podcast episode
Description
The First Crusade fell like a present into Bohemond's lap. Italy wasn't big enough for his ambitions (especially with his uncle blocking him at every turn) and now here was an opportunity to win fame and wealth in the east, and to look pious while doing it. What better way to prove himself worthy of his father than by accomplishing Guiscard's glittering eastern dream? Join Lars Brownworth as he follows Bohemond on Crusade, where he again matched wits with his old nemesis Alexius, and carved out a kingdom around one of the Near East's most famous cities.
Released:
Jul 10, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (20)
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