Byzantine Empire

Just like the Economic and Social problems in Rome the Politics also played a big role when it came to The Fall of Western Rome. When Emperor Constantine came into power in 306 CE. He made the Greek city of Byzantium the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. He renamed the city Constantinople and ruled it for 30 years. Under his rule the empire would thrive and become powerful. Constantine also embraced Christianity. The peak of the Byzantine Empire occurred during the Justinian Dynasty. When Justinian became emperor, the Empire gained more territory and would reach the peak of its wealth. Justinian established many reforms. One major one having to do with law. He had all the existing Roman laws reviewed. He had all the laws rewritten. He also
At one point the Praetorian Guard sold at auction the throne of the world to the highest bidder. The Praetorian Guard were established by the Emperor Augustus Caesar the first Roman Emperor. As Octavian the nephew of Julius Caesar he had seen the assassination of his uncle and realised that a position of power required, such as the emperor, required bodyguards. He therefore selected top, knowledgeable Roman Soldiers to serve in this capacity. The name 'Praetorian Guard' originated from the 'Praetoria Cohors' who were the troops who guarded the Praetor and then the Consuls who served as commanders in a military capacity (Triumphs, 2016). The power of Praetorian Guard was immense. These were the best and bravest soldiers. Well paid and able to exist in the palaces of the emperor they were the elite members of the military. Their power led to corruption. Leading members of the Praetorian Guard gradually began to use their political