The Flourishing Empire

By Gabe 

February 22, 2021

The Byzantine Empire in 555 AD, during the reign of Emperor Justinian.

When the Western Roman Empire fell to the awful barbarian tribes, the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire or Byzantium, withstood the massive attacks. The resolved people held the area around their capital city of Constantinople. In 527 AD, Emperor Justinian rose to power. The reforming king, who wanted law and order, famously made the law code of Justinian, which was universal throughout all of his empire. His vast lands flourished, and Constantinople became the grandest city in all of the world. 

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