This video discusses the reign of John II Komnenos the third emperor of the Komnenian dynasty to hold the title of emperor. He was known for his clemency, high moral character, vigerous campaigns, adroit diplomacy and general recovery of the fortunes of the Byzantine Empire following his father's reign.
Predecessor: Alexios I Komnenos
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Successor: Manuel I Komnenos
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Bibliography:
Niketas Choniates, O City of Byzantium, Annals of Niketas Choniates, Translation by Magoulias,
H. J. (1984)
Angold, M. (1997) The Byzantine Empire, 1025-1204. Edinburgh.
Bucossi, A and Suarez, A. R. (2016) John Komnenos, Emperor of Byzantium: In the Shadow of Father and Son, London.
Harris, J. (2003) Byzantium and the Crusades - Second Edition, London.
Treadgold, W. (1997) A History of the Byzantine State and Society, Stanford.
Image Credits:
Anna Komnene by Leslie Edens:
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John II and Irene(Piroska) by Alexandra Adamkovicova:
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Byzantine Cataphract by Enes:
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Music Credit: 'Rivers' 'Time' and 'Balance of Power' by Ed Lima and Steve Maitland from Empire Earth by Sierra.
