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Strict Observance of the Surrender Terms
The conditions of the surrender were carried out very strictly by the Count de Dunois. He made sure that the promises given to the...
The Beginning of the Campaign
The first important action led by the Count de Dunois was the siege of Blaye. This town was taken quickly, within only a few...
The French Advance into Aquitaine
Charles VII decided to send an army to invade Aquitaine. He placed it under the command of the famous Dunois. This marked an important...
Acquitain Nobility and Their Strategy
The knights and barons of Aquitaine played a central role in the ongoing unrest during the reign of Henry II. They actively encouraged quarrels...
The Desire for Independence
Although the people of Aquitaine generally preferred the rule of the English over that of the French king, they still remembered the days when...
English Power in Aquitaine Reception by the Inhabitants
The people of Aquitaine welcomed Eleanor’s new marriage to Henry II. For the local lords and inhabitants, it was often safer to ally themselves...
Museum Record and Comparative Examples
The icon of the Anastasis kept in the Antalya Museum (inventory number 34.2.82) measures approximately 36.7 × 48.4 cm. This icon can be compared...
General Overview of the Iconographic Program
The text describes several iconographic representations that appear in late and post-Byzantine art. Among these, there are images of Saint John the Theologian writing...
Byzantine Liturgical Cycles and Their Importance
In middle and late Byzantine art, many important examples come from the liturgical cycles dedicated to Christ, the Virgin Mary, and Saint John the...
The Changing Landscape of Ephesus
When the first Temple of Artemis was built, the Cayster River had already begun to change the landscape of Ephesus. Over time, the river...
