History of the Crusades

the Crusades Episode 241, the Baltic Crusades, the Prussian Crusade Part 12, the First Prussian insurrection insurrection.

Hello again.

Last week we saw Archbishop Albert come off second best in his attempts to reduce the power of the Teutonic Order. We saw the

leader of the Order in Lovonia, Master Ano, be promoted to the position of Grand Master of the Teutonic Order and saw the

swashbuckling commander of the castle at Kearningsburg, Birkhart of Hornhousin leap into the position of Master of the Order in

Lavonia. Unexpectedly at the end of last week's episode, we saw representatives from the Samagizians

approach the order in Riga with an offer of peace, resulting in a two-year truce being called.

The two years of peace ran from 1257 to 1259, and it was lovely. As you all know with Lithuania toing the Christian line

under the leadership of their King Mindogus Samagetia had been the only region to make a pagan stand.

And with a peace treaty in place with the Samagizians, this meant that effectively, for the first time

since the Baltic Crusades began, there were no wholesale conflicts taking place

anywhere in the Baltic region.

All the fighting men could take off their armour, send it out for repairs, and stretch out in front of the fire pondering what to do with their days.

Church Administrators no longer needing to allocate money for military escorts or protection could

concentrate on looking after their own administrative centers.

And most importantly of all, merchants were free to travel in safety anywhere they wished.

As a result, trade flourished.

Merchants were able to travel back and forth from Prussia to Livonia via the land

corridor without fear of being attacked and needing a military escort.

Merchants settled in new Christian outposts such as Mel. Mills and other major infrastructure were built,

prosperity increased and everyone was happy. his best to obstruct, annoy and besmirch the Tewtonic order and people were hoping that the Samagizians who were now moving freely around

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