05-29-2007, 07:19 AM
Just thought I'd take the time to point out that today is May 29th - the anniversary of the fall of Constantinople to the Turks in 1453. An Empire that lasted 1120 years and 19 days, and achieved some of the highest glory militarily, culturally, intellectually - and artistically.
To this day the word "Byzantine" is synonymous with splendour (when it's not being used to describe labyrinthine intrigue, something the Eastern Romans were rather good at, as well - though I think Gibbon has a lot to answer for).
To this day the word "Byzantine" is synonymous with splendour (when it's not being used to describe labyrinthine intrigue, something the Eastern Romans were rather good at, as well - though I think Gibbon has a lot to answer for).
"It is safer and more advantageous to overcome the enemy by planning and generalship than by sheer force"
The Strategikon of Emperor Maurice
Steven Lowe
Australia
The Strategikon of Emperor Maurice
Steven Lowe
Australia
