Theodora: The Last Macedonian

A final echo of the Macedonian dynasty, she was one of the few women to hold the imperial title in her own right. A competant and effective ruler, she was a pivotal player in the politics and intrigues of the early eleventh century. With her death came about a period of uncertainty and civil war.

Predecessor: Constantine IX Monomachos

Successor: Michael VI Bringas

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Music Credit:
'Time', 'Balance of Power', 'Shadows', 'Emnity', by Ed Lima and Steve Maitland from Empire Earth by Sierra.

'Ambient 1' and 'Ambient 2' by Jason Graves from Rise and Fall: Civilisations at War by Midway Games.

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