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Group: Asturias, Kingdom of
People: Aelia Eudoxia
Topic: Racławice, Battle of
Location: Cottbus Brandenburg Germany

Constantine foolishly allows Irene to return to …

Years: 792 - 792

Constantine foolishly allows Irene to return to court in January 792 and even to resume her position as co-ruler.

A hollow semblance of friendship is maintained between mother and son, but the rival factions remain.

Once in control of the state, Constantine proves incapable of sound governance.

His army is defeated by the Arabs, and …