As the barbarians were conquering Western Roman Empire, the Eastern Roman Empire, otherwise known as the Byzantine Empire, was beginning to undergo another golden age. A golden age is characterized by peace, prosperity, advances in leaning and technology, flourishing arts or literature, and impressive architectural achievements. The Byzantine Empire went into a golden age because they had a good government, a good military and thriving culture. Byzantine government, controlled by Justinian from 527 to 565, controlled an army that brought Byzantine borders to their furthest extent, and made Byzantine a great place to live.
Under the rule of Justinian, the Byzantine’s government was great, which led to a golden age. The 38 years of his reign was the most amazing period of time for Byzantine Empire. His most important contribution was a code of law. He hired a team of scholars to compile old Roman laws and new Byzantine laws and form it into one code of law. His code of law was......
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