The "Byzantine" Empire
(c. 312-1453 A.D.)
The Eastern Roman, or "Byzantine," Empire thrived for several centuries after the Fall of Rome, forming a powerful buffer state between the rising Islamic empires of the Middle East and the feudal regimes of Western Europe. Topics covered in this unit include the founding of Constantinople, the Christianization of the Empire, the reign of Justinian, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Byzantine-Arab Wars.
