What was his reign identified as in the Byzantine history?
Fall of Byzantium
Komnenian restoration
Age of Reconquest
Era of Decadence
Answer
The Komnenian restoration, as its name suggests, was a period in Byzantine history marked by the restoration and revival of the Byzantine Empire under the Komnenos dynasty. This era, spanning the 11th and 12th centuries, witnessed a resurgence in military power, territorial expansion, and cultural flourishing. The Komnenian rulers played a pivotal role in reversing the decline of the empire and restoring its prestige on both domestic and international fronts.
Ruling the Byzantine Empire: The Legacy of Manuel I Komnenos
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