First Crusade: Battle of Manzikert 1071 DOCUMENTARY

:_KnGLogo:We have just started a new channel that will focus on fantasy and sci-fi battles, check it out: https://youtu.be/cVHygcEZbjY! If you are asking why we have decided to remake Manzikert, the answer is simple - the previous episode was focused on the rise of the Seljuks, while this one gives more context to the Byzantine affairs and ties in nicely with the events leading to the First Crusade, as we will see how the events transpired in the Eastern Roman empire post-Manzikert and what the diplomatic situation with Europe looked like. The second reason is the quality of the video - we try to improve our graphical work all the time, and this new video is better across the board in this regard. In short, our goal is to always provide the most context and best quality. This series will cover the First Crusade in as much detail as possible. Thanks for watching, and, hopefully, liking, commenting, and sharing :-) :_KnGLogo:

The emperor was safer as prisoner than in his own palace, the irony

-Alp Arslan: "What would you do if I was brought before you as a prisoner?" -Romanos IV: "Perhaps I'd kill you, or exhibit you in the streets of Constantinople." -Alp Arslan: "My punishment is far heavier. I forgive you, and set you free."

As a Greek i have great respect for Alp Arslan in how he treated the Byzantine Emperor, Romanos, and feel shame and disgust at how the Byzantine Greeks treated each other and the lack of honour they had.

It’s crazy how his “enemy” Alp Aslan treated Romanos with great respect and gave him a safe journey back home especially with any prisoners he wanted whilst giving him the finest clothing to wear. But Romanos own people and nobles constantly schemed against him and even caused his death. Such a bunch of pricks and why I’d hate feudalism and politics if I was emperor.

Romanos is such a tragic figure. Did the best he could in a difficult situation and was screwed over by the people he depended upon

Manzikert reminds me of Adrianople in 378. The battles themselves don't seem very catastrophic, but what the Empire does after the battles sealed their fate.

A video on the Byzantines without at least three blindings is considered a dull affair. 😜 Great video as always!

Romanus IV had a tactically, operationally, and strategically well-grounded plan. However, the faith he had in his fellow commanders was a major flaw - because in the end they all betrayed him.

A point to be noted is that the constant infighting and Instability among the Roman nobles did not allow them to take full advantage of the throne succession crisis in the Seljuk empire

On Romanos IV: "His enemies martyred a courageous and upright man." - John Norwich

I absolutely love this top down format. Makes it so easy to understand while being highly engaging

Great video. It should be known that Manzikert was not even a "great" battle in terms of armies' sizes or their losses, and Alp Arslan did not have the intention of conquering Anatolia, he offered a treaty in return for a tribute. But thanks to the corruption and political schemes among Byzantines, the battle had great political consequences.

Didn't think that Alp Arslan would have treated Romonos with such humility after his defeat wow!

Alp Arslan: I won't kill the emperor, rather l will treat him with respect. Michael Vll: All right... I will do it myself!

-It's a bird! -It's a plane! -It's the Seljuk Türks!

The Seljuk scout approaches to Sultan Alparslan and speaks in hurry and anxiety... Scout: Sire, the enemy is almost three times crowded than us and approaching towards to us... Sultan Alparslan: And we are approaching them too... This is the stand of a great man who already knew losing was not an option. He already won the war on his head. I am proud to have such an ancestors...

The Battle of Manzikert was not only one of the regional events of the Mediterranean, but a war that prepared the end of the Byzantine Empire...

Ottomans: Let's strangle our sons, brothers, uncles, and cousins. Byzantines: Let's blind our sons, brothers, uncles, and cousins.

Harald Hardrada even blinded a Byzantine emperor! Maybe there should be a future episode dedicated to him