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Kaldellis argues the Byzantine Empire is a continuation of the Roman Empire, challenging the notion of a distinct Byzantine identity.
Anthony Kaldellis · The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire
The Edict of Caracalla in 212 AD extended Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants, reshaping governance and societal structure.
Anthony Kaldellis · The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire
Constantine's conversion to Christianity was likely a personal belief rather than a strategic political maneuver.
Anthony Kaldellis · The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire
The decline of the Western Roman Empire was driven by internal instability and reliance on barbarian troops.
Anthony Kaldellis · The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire's crises were primarily due to external shocks rather than internal decay, according to Kaldellis.
Anthony Kaldellis · The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire
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