Procopius: The Secret History (Penguin Classics)
Procopius
ISBN 10: 0140441824 ISBN 13: 9780140441826
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A first century Byzantine historian offers portraits of the emperor Justinian, the empress Theodora, and Belisarius, a brilliant general and describes the injustices of Justinian's reign
From the Back Cover: The last major ancient historian, Byzantine scholar PROCOPIUS OF CAESAREA (c. 500-565) traveled with the army of Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I as a military adviser, and published his accounts of the wars the emperor fought in his eight-volume History of the Wars.
But what was the real story of life with Justinian, his wife, Theodora, and Justinian's greatest general, Belisarius? Procopius' Secret History was so scandalous that he withheld it during his lifetime, and in fact, it was not published until 1623. In this 1927 translation by RICHARD ATWATER (1892-1998), considered the best available, Procopius gives us all the scoop on:
* how the great general Belisarius was hoodwinked by his wife * how Theodora humiliated the conqueror of Africa and Italy * how Justinian created a new law permitting him to marry a courtesan * Justinian and Theodora: fiends in human form * the deceptive affability and piety of a tyrant * what happened to those who fell out of favor with Theodora * and much more.
An enthralling read, this curio of ancient history will fascinate anyone interested in tales of royal intrigue.
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Title: Procopius: The Secret History (Penguin ...
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication Date: 1982
Binding: Paperback
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Paperback. Condition: In good condition. The Secret History is a historical and political book written by Procopius of Caesarea, a Byzantine historian and scholar in the 6th century. The book is a scathing critique of the rule of Emperor Justinian I and his wife Empress Theodora, who are depicted as corrupt and cruel rulers who manipulated the court and the people of the Byzantine Empire for their own gain.The Secret History covers a wide range of topics, including the wars and military campaigns of Justinian, the construction of monumental buildings such as the Hagia Sophia, and the political intrigues and scandals of the court. Procopius also exposes the personal lives of the emperor and empress, revealing their sexual exploits and immoral behavior.The book is notable for its frank and graphic descriptions of violence, sex, and political corruption, which were considered scandalous and controversial at the time of its publication. It is also a valuable historical document that provides insight into the inner workings of the Byzantine court and the political and social climate of the era.Overall, The Secret History is a fascinating and provocative work that sheds light on a turbulent and complex period of history, and continues to be studied and debated by scholars and historians to this day.So Justinian and Theodora ascended the imperial throne three days before Easter, a time, indeed, when even making visits or greeting one's friends is forbidden. And not many days later Justin died of an illness, after a reign of nine years. Justinian was now sole monarch, together, of course, with Theodora.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Seller Inventory # 24236752
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