The Byzantine Empire was not a mere shadow of Rome
In short: The fall of the Eastern Roman Empire is often misunderstood as a sudden collapse. Historian Anthony Kaldellis explores why the Byzantine state endured for centuries and what truly caused its eventual end.
The video features historian Anthony Kaldellis discussing his work on the Byzantine Empire, specifically his book 'The New Roman Empire.' Kaldellis provides a comprehensive history of the Eastern Roman Empire to contextualize its unique development and ultimate decline.
The discussion aims to move beyond simplified narratives of imperial collapse to understand the specific historical mechanisms of the East.
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