Most of the reign of Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118) was marked by a considerable amount of confusion in the rural economy with far reaching inconsistencies in the operation of the Byzantine taxation system. Continue reading “The effectiveness of Roman Emperor Alexios I Komnenos’ fiscal policy”
Roman Emperor Alexios I Komnenos – a quick view
Alexios had been Emperor from 1081–1118. He is often viewed as one of Byzantium’s great emperors, in part because of the memorable impression of his reign in the Alexiad, written by his daughter Anna Komnene. Continue reading “Roman Emperor Alexios I Komnenos – a quick view”