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Queen Isabella - Reconquista - Part 6 - Epilogue May 05, 2023

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The Reconquista is over and Spain is on the fast track to becoming a global superpower. But do the ends justify the means? We look back now and ask, was Isabella a Saint? Or was she a Demon?

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Queen Isabella - Reconquista - Part 5 - The Fall of Granada Apr 14, 2023

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The grinding war in the Kingdom of Granda continues. However, its days are numbered. Infighting amongst the Nasrid cripple its offensive power and Ferdianand and Isabella are more determined than ever to complete the Reconquista.

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Queen Isabella - Reconquista - Part 4 - Holy War Feb 18, 2023

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We now enter into the final stage of the Reconquista

1481 - The treaty that has held the unease peace between Castile and Nasrid Granada is broken. The Sultan Abu Al-Hasan takes advantage of Castilian weakness and launches an attack on the Castilian city of Alhama. The last war of the Reconquista has begun.

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Queen Isabella - Reconquista - Part 3 - Return of the Queen Nov 05, 2022

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The Reconquista continues as Isabella becomes Queen!

On Dec 13, 1474 Isabella crossed her own Rubicon - she staged a coup and became the Queen of Castile. No woman had sole power over the kingdom in over 250 years. Immediatly she would come into conflict with her neighbors and her own husband. Her ascendancy would only be settled with bloodshed

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Queen Isabella - Reconquista - Part 2 - Composure Aug 06, 2022

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The Reconquista continues into the life of Queen Isabella of Castile!

Isabella's life as a young adult is filled with danger. There are many that would be happy to see her married off, placed in exile, or simply killed. However, she proves her resolve. Despite massive adversity, she holds her composure.

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Queen Isabella - Reconquista - Part 1 - Prologue / Profunda Tristeza Jun 17, 2022

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The Reconquista continues into the life of Queen Isabella of Castile!

We begin with her early life. Isabella was born into a kingdom that was a far cry from its glory days. Improvished and on the brink of civil war, Castile had descended into a dark age under the weak rule of her older half brother, King Henry IV.

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WOTW - BONUS EP 3 - PART 5 - The Fourth Crusade Mar 23, 2022

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We continue the story of The Eastern Roman empire into the time of the Fourth Crusade. What began with the greatest of intentions became one of the more destested chapters in history.

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WOTW - BONUS EP 3 - PART 4 - The Third Crusade: Richard the Lionheart Vs. Saladin Oct 09, 2021

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Richard the Lionheart and Saladin were military masterminds. The Third crusade pit each man against the other. The prize was the city of Jerusalem.

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WOTW - BONUS EP 3 - PART 3 - Komnenian Restoration and the Rise of Saladin Jul 02, 2021

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The First Crusade was a spectacular success for the Christian armies. During this time the Byzantine Empire entered a golden age known as the Komnenian Restoration. However, with the fall of Edessa in 1144, the Islamic world begins to coalesce. Zengi and his son Nur ad Din create a powerful state. But despite their successes, they would be overshadowed by and even more powerful sultan - Saladin.

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