Episode 145: To The East

 

Today we back way up and catch up with the Rus and the Holy Roman Empire. Kiev does battle with the Golden Horde. Moscow emerges as the preeminent Russian city. And early modern Russia takes shape.

Meanwhile, in Germany, political developments after the death of Frederick II in 1250 lead to political decentralization. However, Germany slowly grows richer and more urbanized.

 
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