The Social Classes Of The Byzantine Empire

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SOCIAL In the second part of this paper, we will explain further about the social of the Byzantine Empire. It’s included different level of rank and status, military enforcement and also their administration. First part is about the social classes. Byzantine Empire society is based on hierarchy status, which is people lived at different level of rank that shown how powerful they are and the poorer. Moreover, these social classes had been divided into four levels. The top call is owned by Emperor or known as ‘by the Grace of God’ which is included all their family members, relatives and court. The Emperor is the one who has an absolute power in choosing their replacement, neither his own son, nor a trusted assistance (adviser). As an Emperor, they play a huge role in every aspect of government administration, military and also their life. The Emperor governed the church as well as the state. He was the one who created the law in religious matters and also civil matters. Secondly is upper class level. In this level includes local aristocracy (wealthier people), advisers and bureaucrat...

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