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Decline of the Byzantine Empire
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Decline of the Byzantine Empire
Sophie Harper
Factors that led to the fall of the empire
Decline of the Byzantine Empire
Sources:
- Teall, John L., and Donald MacGillivray Nicol. “Byzantine Decline and Subjection to Western Influences: 1025–1260.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 5 June 2020, www.britannica.com/place/Byzantine-Empire/Byzantine-decline-and-subjection-to-Western-influences-1025-1260.
- Lynch, Patrick. “5 Reasons Why The Byzantine Empire Finally Collapsed.” HistoryCollection.com, 8 July 2017, historycollection.com/5-reasons-byzantine-empire-finally-collapsed/5/.
Multiple Enemies
There were several enemies that couldn’t all be fought off, including the Seljuk Turks in the east and the Normans in the west
Multiple enemies
The Crusades
The Crusades complicated political relationships between countries, and the Fourth Crusade was especially damaging to the empire
The Crusades
Weak leaders
Weak Leaders
After Basil II died, there were many different emperors in a very short time. None of these emperors were very notable, and none of them took many precautions in keeping the empire together
Weakened military
Weakened Military
After the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, the military was pretty weak. The final straw came during Andronicus II’s reign when he tried to cut down on costs by minimizing the size of the army and completely doing away with the navy. This made the remaining Byzantine territory vulnerable to attacks
The Turks
Topic
Over time, the Turks got more power as they spread out in Asia Minor. This culminated in the siege on Constantinople in 1453, where the Ottoman Turks took Constantinople and renamed it Istanbul. This was the official end of the empire.
Legacy of the Byzantine Empire
Source:
- McLean, Assistant Professor John. “Byzantium's Legacy.” Byzantium's Legacy | Western Civilization, courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-hccc-worldhistory/chapter/byzantiums-legacy/.
Influence on Law
Law
The development of law in the Byzantine empire has influenced law today. The Code of Justinian is still referenced in matters pertaining to law, and the Ecloga by Leo III helped influence the development of law organizations in Eastern Europe.
Art
The painting styles developed during the Macedonian Dynasty, such as naturalism, later had an impact on Italian Renaissance painters’ styles. Architecture is also mimicked in Eastern Europe. The Hagia Sophia is the strongest example of the Byzantine legacy on today's world; it is still one of the most impressive buildings in the world.
Eastern Orthodox Church
Religion
The Byzantine Empire shaped the Eastern Orthodox Church, beginning with the Schism of 1054. Today, Eastern Orthodoxy is the second largest branch of Christianity, which was made possible by the Byzantines.