The Byzantine Empire.

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The Byzantine Empire

The Roman Empire Divided in 294 Diocletian divides empire to help administer the vast territory

Constantine’s City--Constantinopolis city founded at Greek Byzantium Constantine legalizes and supports Christianity

Barbarian Invasions of the Roman Empire

Constantinople: A Greek City (Istanbul Today)

Constantinople Controlled crossing from Asia to Europe at Bosporus Built lavishly with marble palaces, baths, churches, museums

Emperor Justinian [r. 527-564] Humble origins  Macedonian Originally advisor to Justin I (his uncle) , later adopted “Emperor who never sleeps”

Empress Theodora Humble origins Actress Justinian’s primary advisor Key role in Nika Revolt

Belisarius Macedonian Multi-purpose units “Eternal Peace” Nika Revolts Italian Campaign

Justinian’s Empire at its Peak

Church of Hagia Sophia [Holy Wisdom]

Interior of the Church of Hagia Sophia

Justinian’s Code Corpus Juris Civilis: 1. Digest (selected cases) 2. Institutes (law students) 3. New Code (Justinian)

Byzantine & Sassanid Empires, 6c

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