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The Byzantine Empire endured for over 1000 years as one of the great empires in history, preserving ancient thought and spreading Christianity. However, by the 15th century it had been reduced to just Constantinople and a few other territories. The document discusses some of the key economic factors that contributed to the decline of the Byzantine Empire over several centuries. War and religion long shaped Byzantine society and external relations. The 7th century Arab and Slavic incursions reduced the empire to a frontier province, leading to reforms that established a system of military estates and a new class of free peasant landowners who became the dominant agrarian element. However, the 11th century military defeat at Manzikert had long-lasting
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Economic Factors in the Decline of the Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire endured for over 1000 years as one of the great empires in history, preserving ancient thought and spreading Christianity. However, by the 15th century it had been reduc…