Could Byzantine Empire have survived?

However, modern historians generally agree that the start of the empire’s final decline began in the 11th century. Although a number of small Byzantine successor states survived and eventually reclaimed Constantinople in 1261, the empire had been severely weakened.

How could the Byzantine Empire survived?

The Byzantine Empire survived for many reasons. First, it had ample agricultural supplies, and it had a good infrastructure system that funneled these supplies back to Constantinople. The Byzantines were able to utilize Greek and Arabic medical knowledge to help both their soldiers and civilians.

What happens if Constantinople never fell?

If Constantinople didn’t fall, the land route would have continued and there would be no Age of Exploration in Europe. If that would be the case, perhaps no colonial power would have to come to India or other colonies. Further, the technology, especially sea faring techniques wouldn’t develop much at all.

What would have happened if Byzantium won the Battle of Manzikert?

Even if Byzantium won Manzikert, the conditions that led to the downfall would still be present. The battle wasn’t in itself disastrous because army was mostly intact and they only ceded a fraction of Very interesting question. TLDR: I strongly believe it wouldn’t change anything, the Byzantine Empire was collapsing from within.

When did the Byzantine Empire reach its largest extent?

Historians generally agree that the Byzantine Empire reached its largest extent in 555 under the rule of Justinian I. From the 7 th century onwards, it faced a constant battle to stay together and survived a remarkably long time when you consider the issues it faced.

Could the crusades have happened without the Byzantine Empire?

Almost certainly, the Crusades would not have happened. The genesis of the Crusades was during a rare culmination of 3 uncommon events: The Byzantine army was not seen as being superior to the Seljuk Turks (largely because of Manzikert in 1071)

How did the Byzantines react to the Vikings?

The Byzantines began trading with the Norse in approximately 839 and while relations appeared to have been good, Rus Vikings shocked the empire by attacking it in 860. The Vikings terrorized the countryside surrounding Constantinople and came upon the city by sea but did not succeed in breaching the walls.