essay will attempt to analyse and explain all the causes and factors that lead to the choice of Constantinople as eastern capital of the empire. From the very outset the reasons for such a catalytic “move”, which provided the impetus for the creation of a new era, will be examined as lucidly as possible. To conclude, having appraised the above, much light will be thrown on the choice of Constantinople, amongst other locations, as the eastern capital of the empire in terms of geographical position
the city of Constantinople were breached (Nardo 43; Corrick 98). Lead by Mehmed II, the Ottoman Turks of the Ottoman Empire poured into the city and claimed it as theirs (Corrick 98). The siege of Constantinople not only drastically affected the city itself, but also the group that took over the city. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 lead to political, religious, social, and economical changes within the city that would greatly benefit the Ottoman Empire. The fall of Constantinople, although seen
Goel Core 2 January 23, 2014 Constantinople The city of Byzantium was built in the seventh century and was proved to be both beneficial for Romans and Greeks. Emperor Constantine wanted to unite the Roman empire and realized the strategic importance of Byzantium upon reuniting the Empire of Rome because it was placed on the European side of Strait of Bosporus, so in 324 AD, Constantine decided to build his new capital their and named it Constantinople. Constantinople was built in the hope of reuniting
Fall of Constantinople had an economic impact on Europe as well. Constantinople is placed strategically at the Bosphorus Strait, a crossroads not only between Europe and the Middle East, and by extension Asia, but also the only sea route in and out of the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. For centuries, the Byzantines used their own capital as their main trading hub, with near universal access to all of the Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East, and Europe. European traders used Constantinople as a means
Constantinople, a city founded by Constantine The great, as the capital of the Byzantine Empire, was one of the most heavily fortified cities in the world. By 1453 more than one hundred and fifty thousand Ottoman Turks, lead by Sultan Mehmed II, had taken the city, claimed it for Islam, renamed it Istanbul and ended the Byzantine Empire. Constantinople had fought many battles, and defeated many sieges. This time the Ottoman army was well prepared, and it was too much for the greatest metropolis of
Constantinople was considered a wealthy city during its time. Constantinople was located right next to the sea and was a bridge between Asia and Europe; with the sea surrounding most of the city, it provided a useful source of oversea goods and services. The ruler of Constantinople, Constantine, understood the appeal of Constantinople to other rulers. So, to keep his power and his city safe, “Constantine paid gold to his enemies in an attempt to keep the peace” (The Siege of Constantinople, 2011)
of Constantinople: 2.1 Background/Purpose: After the fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe, part of the former empire was salvaged and the capital moved to Constantinople, where the surviving tidbits of western civilization still survived. Eventually, the centrality of Constantinople in addition to carrying on the Roman Empire in the form of the Byzantine Empire made the city thrive, making it one of the most, if not the most, magnificent cities in the world at the time. Constantinople became
The city of Constantinople was long regarded as one of the most important cities in the medieval world, and although it and the remnants of the Byzantine Empire had been in a long period of decline, the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Muslims was a key point in history. Always fascinated with the Mediterranean world, Roger Crowley’s frequent travels served to make him even more enthusiastic about the cultures around that area. The city of Istanbul especially enthralled the avid historian, and
Constantinople, an exponentially influential city in the Pre-Modern era with its heavy involvement in the structure of both the Byzantine and Roman empires, its central location was a huge asset to the growth of the empires and aided the larger understanding of the world for being the major city that would spread wealth and knowledge to those who visited the city. The multitude of monuments and event spaces in the city was a large factor that enabled Constantinople to be the way it is. It was also
Fall of Constantinople By 350 A.D., Constantinople was one of the world's greatest capitals. The city was located between Asia and Europe, making it a very diverse and strategic place. The many bodies of water surrounding the peninsula gave Constantinople many trade routes as well as protection. The famous walls were also built to further strengthen security. Constantinople eventually rose to a beautiful city of strength and wealth. Its Greek heritage separated itself from the West with their
(307-337 AD), and was the first Roman Christian emperor. His impacts on the age in which he lived are manifold, but three of his most important contributions are his influence on the role of Christianity in the world, the development of the city of Constantinople, and the resulting impacts on architecture that are still seen today. Constantine’s Impact on Christianity Constantine ruled Rome from 307-337 AD, at a time when the Roman Empire was in a state of radical change. At a time when Christians were
through huge military successes, Architectural activities that changed the Empires value and enhanced Constantinople as the centre of the Christian World, and the legal work of the ‘Code of Justinian’ helped Justinian to revive Roman Authority. In the seventh century saw the collapse of the Byzantium Empire, which was defeated and taken over by the Ottoman-Turk Empire from the East of Constantinople. This Essay will access the reasons for decline of such a powerful empire, hit with the ‘Justinian Plague’
many changes were taking place in the world, affecting both politics and religion. The Roman Empire was under assault from both pagan and Muslim powers. A young emperor, Justinian took over the Byzantine throne, and was steadfast to rebuild Constantinople in all its glory and power. Infrastructure such as bridges, roads, and aqueducts were constructed. In additions, churches, monuments and monasteries figured prominently in these rebuilding efforts; religion and faith being an important element
Problems of Medieval Europe The setting: Medieval Europe. The problem: the pope is living in Avignon, under strict control from the French King. The plague is ravaging Europe, leaving behind whole cities of corpses. Sanitation is very poor, there are no sewer systems, and more often than not, one could find human and animal feces lining the streets. The standard of living is very low, and much of this is blamed on religion. Many people would like to see the pope dead. Solutions are virtually
ottoman mpire came to light as a result of the fall of the Roman Empire. After the fall of the western half of the roman empire flourished the eastern half as the new power of the world. Constantinople was a force to be reckoned with under the rule of Constantine. No other region had the power to threaten Constantinople as a state. Non other than the ottoman empire. Numerous raids from the Turkcoman Gazis resulted in a general invasion. Osman Gazi attacked Iznik, the former Byzantine capital and when
Greek Orthodox Church after having a great hand in reforms in the Byzantine Empire. Theodora was born about 500 C.E. to a man named Acacius and a woman whose name is unknown. Her father was a keeper of the bears for the Greens at the Hippodrome in Constantinople and died when Theodora was a young child. Theodora’s mother was exceptionally involved in her church, so when Acacius died she was able to maintain her lifestyle without having to become a “Bride of Christ” (Cesaretti 30). Theodora and her older
Byzantines had a major advantage in their location. Their empire was positioned in the hardest area to conquer, and at the center of it all was Constantinople. The capital was located on
The Hagia Sophia has gone through many phases, it started as an orthodox church that belonged to the Byzantine empire. Then changed into a mosque after the Turk conquered Constantinople, and currently is a museum with beautiful art work and calligraphy inside it. After the Turks had conquered Constantinople they changed the Hagia Sophia into a mosque. It changed in the year of 1453 when the Byzantine empire fell to the Ottoman Turks. The building changed with monograms of the four caliphs
Antioch, Constantinople, and Rome, led the church. (ancient.eu.com). Christianity continued to be an important part of the Byzantine faith, spreading from Egypt to all parts of the empire toward the end of the 11th century they began of the crusades, the series of holy wars waged by western Christians against Muslims in the near east from 1095 to 1291. (metmusem.org) In 330 A.D. Roman Emperor Constantine I chose Byzantium as the site of a new roman capital, Constantinople. Constantinople is half
I. THE BYZNATINE EMPIRE A. Constantinople faced many obstacles when it came to ruling the Roman Mediterranean Empire. In means of traveling across the Mediterranean, it could take a few months to travel from east to west, also bearing a problem in time and scale. An emperor was the "anointed of the lord." The emperor Justinian exhausted the resources of the Byzantium, ruined Italy's economy, and killed a major portion of their population. The Byzantine Empire had lost its outlying possessions