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Justinian I

Justinian I. Andrew Dougherty. Achievements. Outstanding ruler of the Byzantine Empire in the sixth century C.E. Rebuilt Constantinople Systematized Roman legal code Extended Roman architecture Hagia Sophia Briefly recaptured old parts of the Roman Empire in northern Africa and in Italy.

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Justinian I

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  1. Justinian I Andrew Dougherty

  2. Achievements • Outstanding ruler of the Byzantine Empire in the sixth century C.E. • Rebuilt Constantinople • Systematized Roman legal code • Extended Roman architecture • Hagia Sophia • Briefly recaptured old parts of the Roman Empire in northern Africa and in Italy

  3. A Story Concerning Justinian • The Hagia Sophia had been destroyed • No one in the city expected Justinian to tear down the remains, and then rebuild a whole new church • But, “None of them could restrain their Autocrat from his mad venture of that year.” (Harold Lamb 112)

  4. Story Continued • Justinian set about rebuilding the church with a new design never before used • The church would be massive and include a dome • “The new Hagia Sophia, in Justinian’s mind, would be the religious dedication of his new city…” (Harold Lamb 112)

  5. Symbolism • Justinian building a massive church is very similar to Justinian’s character • Justinian was somber, autocratic, and prone to grandiose ideas • Building a huge church would be grandiose and the centerpiece of a new civilization just as Justinian was prone to grand ideas and was the centerpiece of Byzantium when he ruled

  6. Symbolism • Also, Justinian was described as moronic in character • Many thought that the effort of rebuilding a new church was a foolish idea • Justinian, being a moron, sought the crazy or moronic idea of rebuilding the church

  7. Theme of the Post Classical Period • The formation of powerful civilizations as a result of religious unity… • The Byzantine Empire – Christianity • Kievan Rus’ - Christianity • The Abbasid Empire – Islam • India – Hinduism

  8. Justinian’s Symbolism in the Post Classical Period • Just as Justinian symbolized rebuilding the Hagia Sophia, he also was an example of the broad theme of the post classical period • Justinian was the cornerstone of the Byzantine Empire. His policies and Christian religion unified the Byzantine Empire until it was destroyed by force.

  9. Bibliography • Book… • Constantinople Birth of an Empire by Harold Lamb • Internet… • http://www.usu.edu/markdamen/1320Hist&Civ/slides/01hist/justinian.jpg

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