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At the end of the 12th century, Byzantium finally fell into a period of dynastic, political, and social crises. Overthrow of Andronicus Komnenos instantly showed precariousness of the new imperial dynasty. Neither the nobility nor the people supported new government. Urgent internal political contradictions immediately made themselves felt: in first year of the reign of first emperor from Angels dynasty, 4 major uprisings occurred, two of them were raised by Pseudo-Alexios (I and II) and two more representatives of highest aristocracy.
Contradictions with the Kingdom of Bulgaria and Serbia, the claims of Seljuk State (Sultanate of Rum) on Byzantium empire territory and past friction with the Holy Roman Empire are added.
The situation was complicated by a coup organized by the Byzantine nobility in favor of Brother Isaac II, Alexei III Angel. The power of the ruler was so unstable that country literally held its breath on the eve of another struggle for the throne.
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