Early period of Byzantium

The crisis oppressing the Roman Empire first led to dividing it into the eastern and western parts, and then, At the end of the 4th century, Until the complete fall of Italy. Emperor Constantine the Great (306 – 337) He moved the capital to the Byzantium lying on the Bosphorus, which was named in his honor of Constantinople. Hence, it was easier to manage threatened eastern borders of the state, Besides, these areas were less exposed to the uncontrolled flood of Germanic tribes effectively emptying the Western lands. The Byzantine Empire has become a refuge of a new religion – Christianity, which spread with less or more popular than and in. It was in Asia Minor that the ideology of Christianity was formed, There were numerous councils here, receiving or rejecting new dogmas of faith. Constantine the Great published in the year 313 Edcraft (called Milan) talking about freedom of religion for all religions, which initiated the quick Christianization of Asia Minor. The church became slow independent, A powerful organization covering many aspects of the life of the Empire.

One of the most prominent Byzantine emperors was Justinian Wielki (527 – 565), who became famous for the codification of Roman law. This outstanding ruler decided to regain Western provinces and resurrect the power of the Roman Empire. He managed to restore Roman rule in Africa, southern Spain and part of Italy, But his successors could not cope with the administration of such a huge area and defending him against German and Slavic tribes (Failures came to great importance), That is why the state quickly shrunk back to Asia Minor. In the east, Byzantium bordered on powerful Persia, and the border ta (counting OK. 1000 km) it caused a lot of trouble. The Persians captured Syria and Palestine and began to venture into Anatolia more and more. A talented emperor Herakliusz went on them, And at the same time, the failures wanted to get Constantinople. Fortunately, they failed, And Heraclius crashed under Ninewa in 627 r. Persian troops, taking over all former Byzantium estates in the East and obtaining the right to care for the new, young king of Persia.