. Mediæval and modern history . Imperial Possessions at Opening: of Reign.|2£lj I-andsreconquered from the Barbarians. The Roman Empire under Justinian though the cross which originally surmounted the dome was in1453 replaced by the Moslem crescent. In its interior decorationsthis edifice is regarded as one of the most beautiful creations ofChristian art. 5L Introduction of the Silk Industry. The introductionand establishment in Europe of the industry of silk productiondeserves special notice as one of the important matters of areign so crowded with significant events as to render it an epochi
. Mediæval and modern history . Imperial Possessions at Opening: of Reign.|2£lj I-andsreconquered from the Barbarians. The Roman Empire under Justinian though the cross which originally surmounted the dome was in1453 replaced by the Moslem crescent. In its interior decorationsthis edifice is regarded as one of the most beautiful creations ofChristian art. 5L Introduction of the Silk Industry. The introductionand establishment in Europe of the industry of silk productiondeserves special notice as one of the important matters of areign so crowded with significant events as to render it an epochin history. Before the time of Justinian the markets of the Westwere supplied with silk from China, where the culture of the mul-berry-feeding silkworm had been carried on as one of the mostimportant industries of the country from time immemorial. The 1 See A?!cici!t History, 2d Rev. Ed., sect. 565. §52] THE EMPIRE BECOMES GREEK 45 precious material was brought to Europe, sometimes by sea, butmore usually over the Asian land routes of travel. It was ahighly prized article of luxury, the more delicate fabrics bein
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