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Explore the "theological controversies" that gripped the empire, such as the first Iconoclasm or the intense debates over the nature of Christ, and how these spiritual disputes often mirrored political power struggles. Critical Perspective for Your Analysis

Norwich is often noted for his focus on "Great Men" and their "Great Quarrels". You could write about how the individual characters of emperors like Justinian or empresses like Theodora and Irene of Athens directly shaped the empire's survival and culture. Byzantium, Volume 1: The Early Centuries

If you want to add depth to your paper, consider incorporating these common critiques of the work: Byzantium (I): The Early Centuries: Norwich, John Julius Byzantium, Volume 1: The Early Centuries