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Greece was part of the [[Byzantium|East Roman Empire]], until |
Greece was part of the [[Byzantium|East Roman Empire]], until |
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successive invasions by Goths, Huns, Slavs, Avars and Bulgars tore |
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of relative peace. |
of relative peace. |
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The fall of Constantinople in 1204 led to [[Italy|Italian]] domination |
The [[Fourth Crusade|fall of Constantinople]] in 1204 led to [[Italy|Italian]] domination of Greece. Even after the Byzantine recaptured [[Constantinople]] much of Greece remained under [[Venice|Venetian]] control. |
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of Greece. Even after the Byzantine recaptured Constantinople much of |
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Greece remained under [[Venice|Venetian]] control. |
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Successful invasion by the [[Turkey|Turks]] saw Greece become part of the |
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[[Ottoman Empire]] in 1456. |
[[Ottoman Empire]] in 1456. |
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==See Also== |
==See Also== |
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*[[Greek]] |
*[[Greek]] language |
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Revision as of 10:06, 29 September 2005
Greece is an area of south eastern Europe best known during the Middle Ages for the achievements of its classical culture.
Greece was part of the East Roman Empire, until successive invasions by Goths, Huns, Slavs, Avars and Bulgars tore apart the land. Byzantine rule was re-established between the 9th and 11th centuries, leading to an era of relative peace.
The fall of Constantinople in 1204 led to Italian domination of Greece. Even after the Byzantine recaptured Constantinople much of Greece remained under Venetian control.
Successful invasion by the Turks saw Greece become part of the Ottoman Empire in 1456.
See Also
- Greek language
