Byzantine politics refers to the political system and activities within the Byzantine Empire. It involved complex bureaucracy, court intrigues, diplomatic maneuvers, and power struggles among various factions.
Related terms
Caesaropapism: The concept where an emperor holds both secular political power and religious authority within an empire.
Theme System: An administrative division used in the Byzantine Empire to organize military forces along territorial lines.
Iconoclasm: The opposition or destruction of religious images (icons) due to theological beliefs or political motivations.