31 min listen
08.1 The Battle of Yarmouk 636 AD, Part 1
08.1 The Battle of Yarmouk 636 AD, Part 1
ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jun 15, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In the 620's the Eastern Roman Empire faced several threats, most notably the Persian Empire. Part 1 focuses on the conflict between Constantinople and Persia. This provides the context for the Rise of Islam in the 630's leading to the decisive Battle of Yarmouk in 636 AD between the Roman Emperor Heraclius and the Arab invaders. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jun 15, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
15.1 The Battle of Manzikert 1071: In 1071 the Byzantine Empire, weakened by the mismanagement of a series of weak emperors, suffered a catastrophic defeat at the hands of the Seljuk Turks, newly arrived in the region. www.historyeurope.net by A History of Europe, Key Battles