1. Byzantine Empire - Noun
2. Byzantine Empire - Proper noun
a continuation of the Roman Empire in the Middle East after its division in 395
Source: WordNetAndronikos II Palaiologos sought to resolve some of the problems facing the Byzantine Empire through diplomacy. Source: Internet
Barber, p. 12. Compared to other Latin authors of the twelfth century, William is surprisingly favourable to the Byzantine Empire. Source: Internet
A raid on Constantinople, the then-centre of the Byzantine Empire was unsuccessful but its surrounding regions were decimated. Source: Internet
Comyn, pg. 120 Otto II's march caused the Byzantine Empire to seek an alliance with Muslim Sicily in order to hold onto their southern Italian possessions. Source: Internet
He sent an emissary to the Byzantine Empire to collect the most famous manuscripts there, and had them translated into Arabic. Source: Internet
His imperial title was recognized by Bulgaria and various other neighbors and trading partners but not by the Byzantine Empire. Source: Internet