Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire is a powerful state in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Since the devastating Pyrrhic victory in the Byzantine-Sassanid Wars, the empire has ruralized. However, with the rich provinces of Syria and Egypt conquered in the war, the empire has become richer and is slowly recovering.

History
The empire was formed when Roman rulers partitioned the Roman Empire into two halves. The Western half fell and the Eastern one slowly fell apart. The Eastern Roman, or Byzantine, Empire began a decline and lost much of its territory. In a series of wars with the Sassanid Empire, Egypt and Syria was returned to the empire.

Reign of Heraclius
Emperor Heraclius led the Pyrrhic victory against the Sassanids. However, the empire was revived thanks to the new provinces of Syria and Egypt. His reign became very prosperous for the empire. The Byzantines stretched from Africa to Italy. The vast Byzantine Empire was powerful.