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Conradin prepared for the feast to be held in honor of Oberto Spinola's victory over the Venetian-Provencal navy. He would dress himself as elegantly as he could because this was a special occasion for everyone. He was determined to show his appreciation and respect for the Genoese admiral and his success, and he was also prepared to give his congratulations in person to express his profound gratitude to him. Conradin was filled with a sense of excitement as he prepared to join the feast in honor of…-
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The Venetian retreat was a depressing one, as they were forced to retreat in defeat and were unable to make any headway against the Genoese. The Venetian admiral, Lorenzo Zeno, was clearly depressed and disappointed by the turn of events, and he was seen shaking his head in disbelief as he ordered his men to retreat from the battlefield. He knew that this was a devastating defeat, and he felt like he had let his men down. It was to be a long way back to Venice, and the admiral would have enough time to…
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The sound of the battle was deafening and chaotic as the two fleets clashed and collided with each other. It was a cacophony of noise that was full of shouting and screaming as the men battled for their lives. The noise was so intense and loud that it was hard to make out any individual sounds, but it was clear that the two sides were engaged in a furious struggle that was taking its toll on both sides. The battle was a deadly exchange that left many men dead and dying, and it was clear that the outcome…
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The senate deliberated long and hard about how to respond to the impending fight with the provencal-Venetian fleet. The fleet had been assembled, the command structure had been established, and all that remained was to wait for the outcome of the conflict. Every element was scrutinized, and all potential risks and weaknesses were taken into account. They were determined not to take anything for granted and to leave no stone unturned in their battle preparations. They were convinced that if they completed…
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It was a beautiful day in Genoa. The sun was shining, and the birds were chirping. The springtime weather was causing people to come out of their homes and enjoy the fresh air and sunlight, and the city was abuzz with activity and life as everyone took advantage of the pleasant weather to get out and enjoy themselves. There was a feeling of optimism and prosperity in the air, and it was a wonderful time to be in the city. The streets were alive with activity, and there was an enthusiasm that was…
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April 11, 1267 Lorenzo Zeno, the nephew of the Venetian doge dispatched to help Charles with a fleet, had granted his men a night's rest while the fleet procured the provisions required for the crew to subsist at sea. The soldiers at the head of the naval convoy had finally left after a successful night of celebration and pleasure. They were well rested and prepared for the work at hand and willing to go to any length to ensure the campaign's success and their objectives were realized. The departure…
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As the meeting with the cardinals sent by the Pope came to a conclusion, both groups realized that Conradin would rather die than return to Swabia without giving his all. The group was well aware that the meeting with the cardinals was intended to intimidate and threaten them, but it had instead served to increase their desire and drive to complete their objective. The church had plainly demonstrated its opposition and enmity toward them, and they were well aware that they would face additional hurdles and…
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The company rose from the breakfast table, where they had been enjoying a delightful and light-hearted meal. They were all nervous and impatient to discover what the church expected from them, and they all felt foreboding and trepidation about what the cardinals would say. They realized whatever it was had to be highly important if the cardinals had come so quickly and unexpectedly to present it to them. They all made their way to the main entrance of the estate, where they expected the cardinals to be…
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Hi guys here is author! Before you read the chapter I want to point out one of my mistakes during my early writing. I had in fact messed up the daily cost of Conradin army , I had trouble converting English medieval coins' value as the Italian one , as such the daily cost of the army is not 6700 gold but 3600 . I am sorry for the mistake ------------------------------------- Conradin glanced at the letter to his mother on his desk for a long period. As he gazed at it, he felt a combination of…
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Conradin was sound asleep in his room, having retired for the night after a hard and exhausting day. He was surrounded by his guest room's finest luxuries, which helped to comfort him and make him feel safe and comfortable while giving relaxation and recovery from the day's obligations. Thoughts of the day's events flooded the king's dreams as he slept soundly in his own bed. As he fell asleep, he felt at ease knowing that he was doing everything he could to safeguard his country, keep his citizens…
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