Arab-Byzantine border in Anatolia (author: CPlakidas at Wikipedia)
We focus on Theophilus’ record on the eastern front. The last gasp of true Caliphal power sees the Emperor harshly punished for his support of the Khurramite rebellion.
Period: 829-838
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The Golden Automata of the throne room (from camerainthesun.com)
Theophilus’ inscription on the Sea Walls (historum.com)
Byzantine Beacon System
Young Theophilus becomes Emperor at a rare moment of internal peace. We look at his domestic policies across his 13 year reign and touch on his non-Anatolian foreign policy.
Period: 829-842
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