The Byzantine Empire rose from the ashes of the Roman Empire from "summary" of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
The Roman Empire, once the mighty ruler of vast territories, faced a series of challenges that ultimately led to its decline. As the empire weakened, it suffered from internal conflicts, external invasions, and economic instability. The once powerful Roman legions struggled to defend the borders as barbarian tribes relentlessly attacked. Amidst the chaos and turmoil, the Eastern half of the Roman Empire, centered around Constantinople, managed to survive and thrive. This region, known as Byzantium, retained much of the Roman administrative structure and continued to function as a powerful entity. The Byzantine Empire emerged as a new political and cultural force, preserving elements of Roman civilization while adapting to changing circumsta...
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