Armenians in the Byzantine Empire

Armenians in the Byzantine Empire is a new study exploring the relationship between the Armenians and Byzantines from the ninth through eleventh centuries . Utilising primary sources from multiple traditions, the evidence is clear that until the eleventh century Armenian migrants were able to fully assimilate into the Empire, in time recognized fully as Romaioi (Byzantine Romans). From the turn of the eleventh century however, migrating groups of Armenians seem to have resisted the previously successful process of assimilation, holding onto their ancestral and religious identity, and viewing the Byzantines with suspicion. This stagnation and ultimate failure to assimilate Armenian migrants into Byzantium has never been thoroughly investigated, despite its dire consequences in the late eleventh century when the Empire faced its most severe crisis since the rise of Islam, the arrival and settlement of the Turkic peoples in Anatolia.>

Préface
A history of the Armenian-Byzantine relations, assimilation and alienation from 867 to 1098

Auteur
Toby Bromige received his PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. He is currently a Visiting Lecturer at City, University of London, UK.

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Armenians in the Byzantine Empire is a new study exploring the relationship between the Armenians and Byzantines from the ninth through eleventh centuries. Utilising primary sources from multiple traditions, the evidence is clear that until the eleventh century Armenian migrants were able to fully assimilate into the Empire, in time recognized fully as Romaioi (Byzantine Romans). From the turn of the eleventh century however, migrating groups of Armenians seem to have resisted the previously successful process of assimilation, holding onto their ancestral and religious identity, and viewing the Byzantines with suspicion. This stagnation and ultimate failure to assimilate Armenian migrants into Byzantium has never been thoroughly investigated, despite its dire consequences in the late eleventh century when the Empire faced its most severe crisis since the rise of Islam, the arrival and settlement of the Turkic peoples in Anatolia.

Contenu
List of maps Author's note Byzantium and Armenia: An Introduction The Armenians in the Byzantine Empire: A historiographical overview Romanisation: A Process Explained Being Roman in Byzantium Being Armenian in the early Middle Ages Chapter One: Armenian Assimilation in Action, c.867-1000 A.D. The Areas of Territorial Settlement Acceptance and Adoption of 'Roman Customs' The Army and the Nobility Religious Conversion and Conformity Conclusion Chapter Two: The Byzantine Annexations of Armenia, 1000-1064: Ideology and Opportunism? Basil II and his image The Context of the Annexations The Subsequent Annexations Unforeseen Consequences Conclusion Chapter Three: The Alienation of the Armenians, c.1020-1071 The Later Annexations and Settlements: Vaspurakan, Ani and Kars. Religious Antagonism The Royal Armenians in the Empire The 'Rebellion' of 1040 Grigor Magistros Gagik II of Ani The First Steps to Separatism Conclusion Chapter Four: Separatism, 1071-1098 Romanos IV, Manzikert and the Islamic World The Separatism of the Armenian Lords The Armenian Church From Philaretos to the First Crusade (1086-1098) Conclusion Closing Remarks Appendix I: The Harran Gate Bibliography Primary Sources: Secondary Sources: