Byzantine Diplomacy
Nicolas Drocourt
From the seventh to fifteenth century, Byzantine diplomacy played a major role in government of Empire. This was informed by political ideology that considered emperor as God's lieutenant on Earth and empire's neighbors inferior barbarians. Yet practice, far different largely adapted its various neighbors, who some cases were stronger than Byzantines. The roles main actors involved, from emperors ambassadors interpreters, are first examined here. Second, this entry addresses importance granted display tangible exercise diplomacy, notably Constantinople. Finally, elements geopolitical context analyzed, showing how succeeded prolonging life medieval East Roman Empire for almost millennium, until final fall 1453.
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