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New Rome: The Empire in the East

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The Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire, was the eastern half of the Roman Empire that continued to exist after the western half collapsed in the 5th century. The Byzantine Empire lasted for over a thousand years, from its founding by Constantine the Great in 330 AD to its fall to the Ottoman Turks in 1453.

New Rome: The Empire in the East

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The Byzantine Empire was a major power in the Mediterranean world for centuries. It was a center of culture and learning, and its capital, Constantinople, was one of the largest and most important cities in the world.

The Byzantine Empire was also a major force in the spread of Christianity. The Byzantine emperors were instrumental in the conversion of the Slavs and the Bulgars to Christianity, and the Byzantine Church played a major role in the development of Orthodox Christianity.

The Byzantine Empire declined in power in the later centuries of its existence. It was weakened by a series of wars with the Persians, the Arabs, and the Turks. The Empire also suffered from internal problems, such as corruption and religious strife.

In 1453, the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople, and the Byzantine Empire came to an end. The fall of the Byzantine Empire marked the end of the Roman Empire, which had lasted for over two thousand years.

The Legacy of the Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire left a lasting legacy on the world. Its culture and learning were influential in the development of Western civilization. The Byzantine Empire also played a major role in the spread of Christianity. The Byzantine Church is still the second largest Christian church in the world, and its liturgy and traditions are still used by millions of Christians around the world.

New Rome: The Empire in the East

New Rome: The Empire in the East is a new book that tells the story of the Byzantine Empire. The book is written by John Julius Norwich, a leading historian of the Byzantine Empire. Norwich's book is a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Byzantine Empire, from its founding to its fall.

New Rome: The Empire in the East is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Byzantine Empire. The book is a well-written and engaging account of one of the most important empires in history.