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1. Theme System

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   The Theme System (Greek: $\theta\acute{\epsilon}\mu\alpha$, thema) was the primary administrative and military organization utilized by the Byzantine Empire from the 7th century until the 11th century. Developed in response to the existential crises faced during the Arab–Byzantine wars, the system merged military defense and civil governance under a single official, the Strategos. This structure was essential for the Empire's survival during its period of contraction and subsequent resurgence, fundamentally altering the na…