I’d agree although I’d make a distinction between Latin Pope (West) Christendom and Byzantine East Christendom.

I’d agree although I’d make a distinction between Latin Pope (West) Christendom and Byzantine East Christendom.

The status quo was maintained in the East and there were diplomatic working relationships between different religions and peoples, even though they did occasionally war for territory.

Upon Mehmet II, a new status quo was formed but it was maintained successfully.

But in the West, it was different.