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Focusing on the intimate and revealing accounts of Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora, this work offers a candid portrayal of key historical figures, including Belisarius and his wife Antonina. Procopius, a learned legal adviser and historian from 6th-century Palestine, documents his experiences in war and court life, providing a brutally honest perspective on imperialism. Rediscovered in the 17th century after being lost for centuries, it stands as a crucial source for understanding the era, appealing to scholars and history enthusiasts alike.
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The Secret History, Procopius
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- 2007
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- Title
- The Secret History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Procopius
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Publisher
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 152
- ISBN13
- 9781602065383
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Focusing on the intimate and revealing accounts of Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora, this work offers a candid portrayal of key historical figures, including Belisarius and his wife Antonina. Procopius, a learned legal adviser and historian from 6th-century Palestine, documents his experiences in war and court life, providing a brutally honest perspective on imperialism. Rediscovered in the 17th century after being lost for centuries, it stands as a crucial source for understanding the era, appealing to scholars and history enthusiasts alike.