Why the Eastern Roman Empire was far more than a pale imitation of Rome
In short: Historian Anthony Kaldellis re-examines the Eastern Roman Empire, or Byzantium, as a vigorous, independent state. This interview explores how modern scholarship has transformed our understanding of this vital global power, moving beyond outdated views to reveal its true historical significance.
For decades, Byzantium was often dismissed as a weak shadow of classical Rome. However, recent academic shifts have redefined it as a dynamic, self-sustaining state that served as a central node in the world's first era of globalization. Anthony Kaldellis's latest work, The New Roman Empire, provides the first comprehensive, single-author history of this civilization in over a generation.
Spanning from the establishment of Constantinople in 324 AD to the empire's collapse under the Ottoman Turks in the fifteenth century, the research integrates modern findings on religion, economy, and demography. By applying sophisticated interpretive models, Kaldellis offers a fresh perspective on the political and military evolution of the Eastern Roman state.
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