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Fought to death to stop Islam from gaining foothold in Europe and turks having the glory of extinguishing the last remnants of the Roman Empire. It's shameful the whole christendom did not rush to constantinople at that darkest hour, which was year 1453.
Ever so often you read about some guy or story like this and it just almost makes you cry.
God forbid that I should live as an Emperor without an Empire. As my city falls, I will fall with it. Whosoever wishes to escape, let him save himself if he can, and whoever is ready to face death, let him follow me.
- Constantine XI
Ever so often you read about some guy or story like this and it just almost makes you cry.
God forbid that I should live as an Emperor without an Empire. As my city falls, I will fall with it. Whosoever wishes to escape, let him save himself if he can, and whoever is ready to face death, let him follow me.
- Constantine XI