Basil II: HOW did an ascetic emperor restore Byzantium’s glory by BLINDING 15,000 men?
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Welcome back, lovers of history! Today we journey into the Byzantine Empire at the turn of the millennium to study the formidable Emperor Basil II. Known as the "Bulgar-Slayer," this ascetic ruler forsook luxury and family life, dedicating his entire existence to the restoration of the Empire's power. We investigate his relentless fifty-year reign, culminating in the brutal act that cemented his terrifying reputation: the blinding of 15,000 Bulgarian soldiers after the Battle of Kleidion, an act that shattered an empire and returned Byzantium to its zenith.
• In this video you will learn:
• A Youth of Conspiracy: How Basil survived court intrigues to seize absolute power.
• The Ascetic Emperor: A ruler who slept on the ground and lived like a soldier.
• The Varangian Guard: The creation of the elite Norse bodyguard of the Byzantine Emperors.
• The Decades-Long War: Basil's obsessive campaign against the Bulgarian Empire.
• The Battle of Kleidion (1014): The decisive victory that ended a generation of war.
• The Blinding of an Army: The horrific aftermath and the death of Tsar Samuel.
• Bulgar-Slayer's Legacy: How Basil II restored Byzantium to its greatest height since Justinian I.
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