Some Remarks on the Economic Development of the Komnenian Byzantium

Abstrakt

The purpose of this article is to present various socioeconomic developments which occurred during the era of the Komnenian dynasty in Byzantium (1081-1185). The work follows the most basic concepts of economy and introducesmodern interpretation of recent historical research focused on this period.

The themes include the development of trade, taxation, social composition of the countryside and analysis of the status of non-proprietary peasants, paroikoi.

Klíčová slova

• Byzantium
• Aristocracy
• Peasantry
• 12th Century
• Komnenian Dynasty
• Fiscal Policy
• Medieval Trade
• Rural Economy