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Constantinople
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What experts have said about Constantinople
2 statements · 1 positive · 1 neutral
Constantinople was conceived as a new eastern Rome.
“Constantinople, AKA New Rome”
Open the episode · #498 – Anthony Kaldellis: Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Rise & Fall of EmpiresListen at 1:22:02
Constantinople’s location enabled emperors to operate between the Danube and Euphrates frontiers.
“Constantinople is right between the Danube and the Euphrates. These are two major frontiers. And so it allows emperors to move between the two”
Open the episode · #498 – Anthony Kaldellis: Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Rise & Fall of EmpiresListen at 1:25:54
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