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Is Byzantine empire a part of Greece history or not?

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The Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire) is an integral part of Greek history. One cannot understand modern Greek history if they skip from classical to modern Greece. read more

As a result of these advantages, the Eastern Roman Empire, variously known as the Byzantine Empire or Byzanthium, was able to survive for centuries after the fall of Rome. Though Byzantium was ruled by Roman law and Roman political institutions, and its official language was Latin, Greek was also widely spoken, and students received education in Greek history, literature and culture. read more

Greece remained part of the relatively unified eastern half of the empire. Contrary to outdated visions of late antiquity, the Greek peninsula was most likely one of the most prosperous regions of the Roman and later the Eastern Roman/Byzantine Empire. read more

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