Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the East during the late antiquity and the middle ages. It survived the fragmentation and fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD and continued to exist for an additional thousand years until it fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1953.
In most of its existence the empire was powerful in economic, cultural and military force in Europe. Both Byzantine Empire and Eastern Roman Empire are historiographical terms and its citizens refer to their empire Roman Empire and themselves as Romans.
Transition took place between 4th – 6th centuries where Greek East and Latin West divided, Constantine 1 reorganized the empire, …show more content…
The west was under pressure because it was developed and because they lacked a currency. The west was also down in terms of economic development. All these challenges weakened the empire and brought about its fall. Later Attila fell while the eastern empire enjoyed peace and prosperity.
Many dynasties came to place after some time. The dynasties were always fighting and they were always having conflicts. The truth about the empire is or entirely known since there were no writings during this time. The empire is however believed to have been the best in history, when it was under one leader. Conflicts led to divisions and later on the empire had to be divided into many dynasties which were constantly fighting. Later these fights led to some dynasties ruling over others.
In conclusion, Byzantine Empire was successful but it collapsed into many divisions. The divisions engaged in constant war. Peace never prevailed for long, and the empires blamed one another for that. To date, a little is known about their history. Byzantine is known for its peace, harmony, prosperity and tranquility. The original Byzantine Empire would have remained if it were not for the
The Byzantine Empire referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the East during the late antiquity and the middle ages. It survived the fragmentation and fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD and continued to exist for an additional thousand years until it fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1953.
In most of its existence the empire was powerful in economic, cultural and military force in Europe. Both Byzantine Empire and Eastern Roman Empire are historiographical terms and its citizens refer to their empire Roman Empire and themselves as Romans.
Transition took place between 4th – 6th centuries where Greek East and Latin West divided, Constantine 1 reorganized the empire, …show more content…
The west was under pressure because it was developed and because they lacked a currency. The west was also down in terms of economic development. All these challenges weakened the empire and brought about its fall. Later Attila fell while the eastern empire enjoyed peace and prosperity.
Many dynasties came to place after some time. The dynasties were always fighting and they were always having conflicts. The truth about the empire is or entirely known since there were no writings during this time. The empire is however believed to have been the best in history, when it was under one leader. Conflicts led to divisions and later on the empire had to be divided into many dynasties which were constantly fighting. Later these fights led to some dynasties ruling over others.
In conclusion, Byzantine Empire was successful but it collapsed into many divisions. The divisions engaged in constant war. Peace never prevailed for long, and the empires blamed one another for that. To date, a little is known about their history. Byzantine is known for its peace, harmony, prosperity and tranquility. The original Byzantine Empire would have remained if it were not for the