Notice: This is the official website of the All Empires History Community (Reg. 10 Feb 2002)

  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

John Tzimisces Levantine Campaign
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <12
Author
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Basil II View Drop Down
Immortal Guard
Immortal Guard


Joined: 13-Feb-2011
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5 		  Quote Basil II Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: John Tzimisces Levantine Campaign
    Posted: 21-Jun-2012 at 04:42
I suppose John can't be blamed for not reconquering all of Palestine. He died abruptly in 976, before he could prepare another campaign to finish the job. The real question is why he didn't take Jerusalem in 975, when it was well within his power to do so.




Edited by Basil II - 21-Jun-2012 at 07:13
Back to Top
Centrix Vigilis View Drop Down
Emperor
Emperor
Avatar

Joined: 18-Aug-2006
Location: The Llano
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 7392 		  Quote Centrix Vigilis Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21-Jun-2012 at 06:53
He certainly was and John would have.
"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"

S. T. Friedman


Pilger's law: 'If it's been officially denied, then it's probably true'

Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <12

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.56a [Free Express Edition]
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz

This page was generated in 0.063 seconds.