Justinian the Great part II - Eastern Roman Empire

The year was 543, the plague had peaked in intensity and was now slowly fading out throughout the war ridden mediterranean basin. Justinian had recovered, bringing much needed security to the political life in the court. The worst of the crisis had passed. Now stood the formidable challenge of securing the overstretched empire. The reign of Justinian entered its second phase.

⏰ Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - Struggle of the 540'
4:45 - Imperial reaffirmation
9:15 - Consolidation
12:35 - Epilogue
16:32 - Conclusion

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Civilization Meltdown - Eoin Mantell
Deconstructing the Empire - Christian Andersen
Forever to Run - Howard Harper-Barnes
This Is Our Land - Bonnie Grace
Walk With Legends - Bonnie Grace
Weapons of Impact - Bonnie Grace
Age Of Men - Jo Wandrini

📚 Main sources
- Hugh Elton, The Roman Empire of Late Antiquity; 2016
- Morisson Cécile, Le Monde Byzantin I - L'empire rome d'Orient (330-641): puf; 2012
- Peter Heather, Rome Resurgent - War and Empire in the age of Justinian : Oxford

🌐 Internet sources
- Wikipedia fr eng, 2021
- Historical Map Animators, Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

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