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14 de mar. de 2024 · Justinian, the Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565, left an indelible mark on the Byzantine Empire through his ambitious policies and sweeping reforms. One of the key areas in which Justinian had a significant impact was in the realm of law. His codification of Roman law, known as the Justinian Code, not only preserved the legal principles of the ancient Romans but also provided a comprehensive ...
The seat of power of the Roman Empire is Rome. Near the end of the western Roman Empire it becomes Ravenna and of course we talk about Constantine changing the capital to Byzantium which eventually became Constantinople and that's the official start of at least the roots of the Byzantine Empire although Constantine was emperor of both.
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The Beginnings of the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine Empire was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the Greek-speaking, eastern part of the Mediterranean. Christian in nature, it was perennially at war with the Muslims, Flourishing during the reign of the Macedonian emperors, its demise was the consequence of attacks by Seljuk Turks ...
Book illumination in the Eastern Mediterranean. By Elisabeth Yota. Originally published by The British Library. During the Byzantine Empire book production occurred on a large scale, especially after the end of Iconoclasm in 834. Although illuminated manuscripts only represent about 5% of this production, they are of great interest for the ...
From Andrew Louth, “Justinian and His Legacy,” in The Cambridge History of the Byzantine Empire, edited by Jonathan Shepard, 99-129. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010.
17 de abr. de 2018 · Article. Daily life in the Byzantine Empire, like almost everywhere else before or since, largely depended on one's birth and the social circumstances of one's parents. There were some opportunities for advancement based on education, the accumulation of wealth, and gaining favour from a more powerful sponsor or mentor.
American Academy in Rome. The PBE I Online edition presents the research output of the Prosopography of the Byzantine Empire project, 641–867 (King’s College London, 1989 to 2001). For the period between 1025 and 1180, click here to access the Prosopography of the Byzantine World database.
