Module #1 Introduction to the Byzantine Empire Overview of the Byzantine Empires history, geography, and significance
Module #2 The Economy of the Byzantine Empire Introduction to the Byzantine economy, including trade, commerce, and taxation
Module #3 The Role of Constantinople The importance of Constantinople as a trade hub and center of commerce
Module #4 The Silk Road and Trade Networks The impact of the Silk Road and other trade networks on the Byzantine economy
Module #5 The Byzantine Currency System The development and evolution of the Byzantine currency system, including coinage and inflation
Module #6 Agriculture and Land Ownership The role of agriculture in the Byzantine economy, including land ownership and peasant labor
Module #7 The Impact of the Black Death The devastating effects of the Black Death on the Byzantine economy and population
Module #8 The Rise of the Italian City-States The growth of Italian city-states, such as Venice and Genoa, as economic rivals to the Byzantine Empire
Module #9 Byzantine Trade Relations with the West The complex trade relationships between the Byzantine Empire and Western Europe
Module #10 The Decline of Byzantine Trade The factors contributing to the decline of Byzantine trade, including Ottoman expansion and internal instability
Module #11 The Ottoman Empires Economic Challenge The economic rivalry between the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, including trade wars and piracy
Module #12 The Impact of the Fourth Crusade The devastating effects of the Fourth Crusade on the Byzantine economy and infrastructure
Module #13 The Fragmentation of the Byzantine Empire The economic consequences of the fragmentation of the Byzantine Empire into smaller states and despotates
Module #14 The Depopulation of the Countryside The decline of rural populations and the impact on the Byzantine economy
Module #15 The Burden of Imperial Defense The financial strain of defending the empire against external threats, including the Ottomans
Module #16 The Decline of Byzantine Industry The decline of Byzantine industries, such as textiles and metallurgy, and the impact on the economy
Module #17 The Failure of Byzantine Monetary Policy The unsuccessful attempts to reform the Byzantine currency system and the consequences for the economy
Module #18 The Economic Legacy of Byzantium The lasting impact of Byzantine economic institutions and practices on the modern world
Module #19 The Impact of Climate Change The effects of climate change on the Byzantine economy, including changes in agricultural productivity and trade patterns
Module #20 The Role of the Byzantine Church The influence of the Byzantine Church on the economy, including its role in trade, taxation, and social welfare
Module #21 The Impact of Natural Disasters The effects of natural disasters, such as earthquakes and famines, on the Byzantine economy
Module #22 The Decline of Byzantine Naval Power The decline of the Byzantine navy and its impact on trade and commerce
Module #23 The Economic Consequences of Byzantine Civil Wars The devastating effects of civil wars on the Byzantine economy and infrastructure
Module #24 The Failure of Byzantine Taxation Policy The unsuccessful attempts to reform the Byzantine tax system and the consequences for the economy
Module #25 The Impact of the Mongol Invasion The effects of the Mongol invasion on trade and commerce in the Byzantine Empire
Module #26 The Decline of Byzantine Urban Centers The decline of Byzantine cities, including Constantinople, and the impact on the economy
Module #27 The Rise of the Ottoman Economy The growth of the Ottoman economy and its increasing competition with the Byzantine Empire
Module #28 The Fall of Constantinople The economic and cultural significance of the fall of Constantinople in 1453 CE
Module #29 The Legacy of Byzantine Economic Institutions The lasting impact of Byzantine economic institutions, such as the imperial mint and the customs system, on modern economies
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Economic Factors in the Decline of Byzantium career
