Byzantine Civil War of 1321-1357
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Civil Wars, Coups, Byzantine Empire
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, Eastern European History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Turkey, Asia Minor
- Date: 1321-1357
Article abstract: At issue: Who would be emperor. Result: The Byzantine Empire was torn apart and the Ottoman Turks entered Europe.
Background
The large landowners who were the Byzantine ruling classes of the later empire had long shown themselves willing to fight each other at the expense of a common effort against external enemies. In the early fourteenth century, these nobles were much resented by the poor in the cities. At the same time, Byzantium was menaced by the Serbian Empire in the Balkans and the Turks of Asia Minor.
In 1320, the old...
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