157. Byzantium and the Ghosts of Rome
The Rest Is History
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The High Tide of Heraclius and the Twilight of Rome
This chapter explores the year 629 AD when Emperor Heraclius triumphed over the Persians and celebrated the recovery of the true cross in Jerusalem. It reflects on the significance of this moment for the Roman Empire while hinting at the underlying shifts in power that could signal its decline.
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