John Morley: “Have you ever realised what a deadly blow was the ruin of Byzantium by…”

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Have you ever realised what a deadly blow was the ruin of Byzantium by the Latins, how wonderful a fabric the Eastern Empire was?

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John Morley

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Morley reflects on the historical significance of the fall of Byzantium, emphasizing its impact on the Eastern Empire and European history.

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