Episode 239 - The New Aristocracy

<p>When Alexios Komnenos came to power his family decided to marry their way out of the civil wars which threatened the state. By Manuel's day this meant that a new aristocracy had grown up who dominated the organs of the Byzantine state.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We discuss this development and how Manuel managed his family. As well as those who resented this innovation.</p><br><p>Period: 1143-61</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>