Croatian Between Franks and Byzantium
Neven Budak
From the time of their settlement, Slavs in Dalmatia were subjects Byzantine empire. The Frankish-Byzantine war at begining ninth century meant a change, bringing large part under Frankish rule. These lands had been first put control marchgrave Qf Friuli, and after 828 subdued directly to kingdom Italy. weakening enabled Croats gain an almost independant position. Attempts made by emperor Basil I regain over Croatia prooved be unsuccessful. After 888 became even formally independent. This was followed efforts Croatian rulers bishops reunite Church Croatia. goal achieved 928 sacrificeing bishopric. Towards end relations Byzantium intensified finally Stephen Držislav crowned king with crown given him emperor.
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