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Crisis and Transformation
- The Crisis of the Third Century, marked by plague, military disasters, and political coups, transformed the Roman Empire.
- Diocletian and Constantine's reforms, like splitting the empire and establishing a new capital, laid the groundwork for the Byzantine state.
Shifting Power Dynamics
- Wealthy Romans' decreased political participation and the rise of Christianity significantly impacted the empire's social and political landscape.
- People shifted from civic engagement to religious gatherings, changing the power dynamics.
Constantinople's Rise
- Constantine established Constantinople as the new capital due to its strategic location and to create a center for Christian worship.
- This move marked a turning point, leading to the division of the empire and the rise of the Byzantine Empire.