XII.

FROM THE FALL OF TABOR TO THE DEATH OF GEORGE OF PODĔBRAD 323-340

(1452-1470.)

George’s attitude towards the young king--Entry of Ladislaus into Prague--His Catholic sympathies--His death--Candidates for the throne of Bohemia--Election of George--Significance of this election in European history--George’s moderation--His relations with Matthias of Hungary--Pius II. and the Turks--Resistance to George in Moravia and Silesia--The revolt of Breslau--The compromise--Increase of George’s power and influence--Pius II.’s change of feeling--His condemnation of the Compacts of Basel--Fantinus de Valle and King George--George’s defiance of the Pope--Frederick III. and King George--Pius and the revolt of Breslau--Growing opposition in Bohemia to the king--Death of Pius II. and election of Paul II.--The deferred greeting--The Bull of deposition--Zdenek of Sternberg--The rebellion of the nobles--Losses of George--Election of Matthias--The insulting terms of peace--George’s defiance of Pope and princes--His victories and death--Death of Rokycana.