Explore the Komnenian Dynasty's efforts to revitalize the Byzantine Empire, Manuel I's reign, and the cultural prosperity of the 12th century. Learn about the military challenges on the eastern front, the decline under the Angeloi, and the Fourth Crusade's devastating sack of Constantinople.
Show More
Manuel I sought alliances with the Crusader states, notably the Kingdom of Jerusalem, to assert Byzantine influence over them
Invasion of Egypt
Manuel I launched an invasion of Egypt as part of his ambitious military campaigns
Battle of Sirmium
The significant victory at the Battle of Sirmium in 1167 secured Byzantine control over parts of the Balkans
Manuel I skillfully managed the passage of the Second Crusade through Byzantine territory and fostered ties with the Papacy and Western European powers
The Battle of Myriokephalon in 1176 was a significant defeat at the hands of the Seljuk Turks, which checked Byzantine expansion into Anatolia
The victory at the Battle of Hyelion and Leimocheir in 1177 showcased the effectiveness of Byzantine military tactics and their ability to defend against Turkish incursions
The 12th century marked a period of cultural and economic resurgence in the Byzantine Empire, often referred to as the Komnenian Renaissance
Economic growth was stimulated by an increase in population, the cultivation of new agricultural lands, and the expansion of trade with maritime republics
The Komnenian era witnessed a cultural revival, with significant achievements in the arts and a renewed interest in classical literature
The succession of Manuel I's young son Alexios II Komnenos led to internal strife and weakened governance
Andronikos I Komnenos's seizure of power brought about a period of reform but also of violence and instability
The Angeloi dynasty presided over a period of further decline, with the central authority and military defenses of the empire deteriorating
00
The ______ Dynasty ascended to power in the Byzantine Empire in ______, initiating efforts to revive the empire's prosperity.
Komnenian
1081
01
Manuel I achieved a notable triumph at the ______ of ______ in 1167, which helped the Byzantines consolidate their hold on parts of the ______.
Battle
Sirmium
Balkans
02
Significance of Battle of Myriokephalon, 1176
Marked significant Byzantine defeat by Seljuk Turks, halting expansion into Anatolia.
