What aspect of statecraft was Nikephoros II famously mediocre at?
Warfare
Diplomacy
Tax collection
Urban planning
Answer
Diplomacy was an area where Nikephoros II displayed notable shortcomings. This was primarily due to his preference for confrontational approaches and limited finesse in cultivating diplomatic relations. His interactions with neighboring states were often marked by belligerence rather than strategic negotiation.
The Imperial Odyssey: Testing Your Knowledge of Nikephoros II Phokas, the Byzantine Emperor
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