PROCOPIUS : THE SECRET HISTORY : (Penguin Classics)

Procopius; (Translated By G.A. Williamson)

Published by Penguin, Harmondsworth, UK, 1966

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Text/NEW w/trace margin discoloration. Softcover/VG; sound w/light edge & surface wear, and faint creasings to upper corners of front and back. 6th century social values. The principal works of Byzantine historian Procopis (c.500 - c.562) are the History of the Wars of Justinian, and On Justinian Buildings. The authenticity of his authorship of The Secret History is now generally accepted --- it is a virulent attack on Justinian: his policy and his officials, and the dubious morals of the Empress Theodora. Text in 7 chapters: 1, Belisarius & Antonina; 2, Justin, Justinian & Theodora; 3, Justinian's Misgovernment; 4, The Crimes of Theodora; 5, The Destruction Wrought by a Demon-Emperor' 6, The Ruin of Various Classes of the Community; and 7, Everyone & Everything Sacrificed to the Emperor's Greed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: PROCOPIUS : THE SECRET HISTORY : (Penguin Classics)
• Publisher: Penguin, Harmondsworth, UK
• Publication Date: 1966
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: None as Issued
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