Byzantine Empire Explained
The Byzantine Empire, often misunderstood, was essentially the continuation of the Roman Empire, with emperors tracing their lineage back to figures like Augustus and Julius Caesar. Despite its rich history and vast territories, the people never referred to themselves as Byzantines; they identified as Romans. The administrative challenges faced by the empire led to Diocletian's innovative Tetrarchy system, dividing the empire into eastern and western regions for better governance.In this clip
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