Episode 239 - The New Aristocracy
We discuss the new Aristocracy who dominated the organs of the Byzantine state.
The History of Byzantium · Robin Pierson
February 4, 202217m 23s
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Show Notes
When Alexios Komnenos came to power his family decided to marry their way out of the civil wars which threatened the state. By Manuel's day this meant that a new aristocracy had grown up who dominated the organs of the Byzantine state.
We discuss this development and how Manuel managed his family. As well as those who resented this innovation.
Period: 1143-61
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