{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/b53d3462-8bc8-46b5-875c-99d8b173ed52/61fd297b88574c0012f9fc6b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 239 - The New Aristocracy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60eee15192322e0c04ee9b3d/show-cover.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>When Alexios Komnenos came to power his family decided to marry their way out of the civil wars which threatened the state. By Manuel's day this meant that a new aristocracy had grown up who dominated the organs of the Byzantine state.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss this development and how Manuel managed his family. As well as those who resented this innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>Period: 1143-61</p>","author_name":"thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com"}