Pechenegs: Turkic Invasion of Europe and Medieval Diplomacy


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The Pechenegs have finally arrived, and they are about to invade Europe. But how will they deal with the Khazars, Rus, Byzantines and other threats along their way?

Enjoy 42 minutes of pure medieval Turkic history, produced and narrated by Emre-E. Yavuz.

00:00:00: Introduction to the Pecheneg

00:03:30: Origins in Central Asia

00:06:45: Ethnogenesis and Conflict with other Turkic peoples

00:09:16: Intermission: Patreon, Shop and Göktürk Book

00:10:32: Integration into the Oğuz Yabgu State

00:13:09: Prof. Peter. B. Golden about nomadic Turkic peoples

00:14:50: War against Khazars

00:18:36: Lifestyle of the Oğuz Turks as explained by ibn Fadlan

00:22:38: Invasion of Europe and expulsion of the Magyars

00:26:58: A Turkic Force in Europe: Diplomacy and Conflicts with Rus and Byzantines

00:33:22: The Turks' biggest enemy is the Turk: Losing to the Cuman-Kipchaks and Alexios I.

00:37:27: Lasting Legacy: Settlements in Europe and Reunion in Anatolia

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