The Byzantine Empire
Justinian was a really great emperor that marked through the Byzantine Empire,also conquering over Africa and Italy and he established a foothold at Spain. These were great achievements for an emperor in those times.
Background
When emperor Anastasius died, Justinian quickly took over his position. Then, Justinian married Euphemia, and then she died and then he married Theodora. Theodora was Justin's adviser and wife, they could fight together and make the right decisions without the need of anyone else in between.
The Early Years
Justinian started ruling and everything began there. Several kind of groups such as Manichaeans, pagans and Samaritans were isolated. Then, Justinian made Belusarius the general of the Byzantine Empire's army. Belisarius was a well experienced commander. He helped Justinian and Theodora to find ways through obstacles. Soon after he made the wise choice to set Belisarius as a general of the army, the 'Nika Revolt' started.
The Nika Revolt
The Nika Revolt was a street kind of revolution against Justinian.It became a huge riot.Justinian wanted to escape, but Theodora helped and adviced him so that they would stay.
The Gloomy 540s
The 540s was a decade that made people struggle.In this decade, Theodora died of cancer,The bubonic plague hit Europe for the first time and the Osogroths recovered more land. Then, Khusro headed to the sack of Antioch. Justinian sent Germanus with 300 men to Antioch. Later, Belisarius was guilty for loose talking about Justinian's sucessor,but then Belusarius's wife saved him from being killed.
The Plague
The Plague that went on in the Byzantine Empire was not easy to battle through.It was a bubonic plague. The plague started in a city and it ended in the whole empire. Not only a plague happened, but also natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods.
The Law
The Roman Law was complicated at a time.Emperors created constitutions. John the Cappadocian to produce a new code of imperial law.* The Justinian Code had four parts: The Code, it contained roman laws. The Digest, was a summary of Roman legal opinions. The third part was The Institutes, which was a guide for law students. And finally, the Novellae,or contained laws.
Last Years
Justinians reign ended near 556, The dome of Hagia Sophia collapsed,and had to be rebuilt. Many disgraces happened. The plague returned and caused disasters. Street violence came back on and it was a ruin.The way Justinians Empire ended was not great, but the way he reigned was admirable.
*An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors.1998.http://www.roman-emperors.org/justinia.html
Questions And Answers:
What is Roman Law?
The Roman Law is a set of laws that are still used at todays date,one of the best norms in history that come from Europe.
To what extent did Roman Law influence the English legal system?
The English did not use Roman law as their own, they just studied it.
What does the term, Classical Roman Law, mean?
The term Classical Roman Law refers to the way they studied the law and practised it,just like a typical Roman tradition.
How do we know about Roman Law ?
Many documents are recorded about the Roman Law.The most important text is the Corpus Iuris Civilis.
What is the Corpus Iuris Civilis?
The Justinian Code, or a set of laws that is divided into four parts.
What is the Gloss?
A gloss is an explanation of single words used in a text. Just like a glossary.
Why is Roman Law still important today?
The Roman law is still important because many civilizations still use it and study it, The Justinian Code was a great impact in history.
Where can I get more information about Roman Law?
You can find out more about the Roman Law in the Internet and History Books.
*Questions and answers on roman law.http://www.jura.uni-sb.de/Rechtsgeschichte/Ius.Romanum/RoemRFAQ-e.html#gemrecht
*Questions and answers on roman law.http://www.jura.uni-sb.de/Rechtsgeschichte/Ius.Romanum/RoemRFAQ-e.html#gemrecht
