This was done in order to avoid paying excessive taxation. Psellus highlights the troubling phenomenon beginning in the 10th century that peasants started to sell their land holdings to the noble families, in the process becoming Serfs. When seeking to understand the economic issues facing the Empire, the most overt manifestation of theses issues can be seen in the land reform situation.
By understanding the nature of Byzantine collapse, the modern scholar can gain new insight into macro-political transformations and gain new understanding into modern political issues confronting the modern American hegemony (C D).
However it is more likely that the increase in military and political strength of its neighbors, such as the Persians, Turks and Arabs was the reason for its eventual collapse, and not its own weaknesses.
As it relied heavily on diplomacy instead of fighting in times of military threat it had to have skilful diplomats and efficient administrators.
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