Chapter
Building Governments in Medieval Europe
2:48:27 - 2:57:48 (09:21)
In medieval times, Christianity played a significant role in building and strengthening governments. Similar to how the West backed new governments in the war on terror, the church provided resources, advisors, and consultants in establishing and maintaining law and order.
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The Nordic peoples were turned into reputable members of the international community in the early medieval period, reminiscent of how the Romans dealt with other groups.
2:48:27 - 2:51:38 (03:10)
Summary
The Nordic peoples were turned into reputable members of the international community in the early medieval period, reminiscent of how the Romans dealt with other groups. This references the idea that history has cycles.
ChapterBuilding Governments in Medieval Europe
EpisodeShow 69 - Twilight of the Aesir
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Frankish and Byzantine rulers used a dual use strategy to bring stability to their borders by attacking pirates.
2:51:38 - 2:54:11 (02:32)
Summary
Frankish and Byzantine rulers used a dual use strategy to bring stability to their borders by attacking pirates. They could console themselves by thinking they were doing a favor for the people they attacked, as they were bringing Christianity to pagans and heathens, eliminating piracy and ensuring border stability.
ChapterBuilding Governments in Medieval Europe
EpisodeShow 69 - Twilight of the Aesir
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The need for centralized authority became important with the rise of piracy and territorial raids, leading to a comparison with the war on terror and the creation of centralized states backed by the West.
2:54:11 - 2:57:48 (03:37)
Summary
The need for centralized authority became important with the rise of piracy and territorial raids, leading to a comparison with the war on terror and the creation of centralized states backed by the West.