The Secret History
Author: Procopius
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Classics, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This historical exposé The Secret History uncovers the scandalous underbelly of the Byzantine court during the reign of Emperor Justinian I and Empress Theodora. Procopius, a contemporary historian, presents a searing indictment of their characters and policies, detailing a world rife with corruption, debauchery, and tyranny. The narrative chronicles the private lives and public misdeeds of the imperial couple and their inner circle, offering a stark contrast to the official histories of the era. This work illustrates a critical, often sensational, perspective on 6th-century power dynamics, providing an invaluable, albeit biased, glimpse into the Byzantine Empire's true political landscape.
The Secret History
Author: Procopius
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Classics, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This historical exposé The Secret History uncovers the scandalous underbelly of the Byzantine court during the reign of Emperor Justinian I and Empress Theodora. Procopius, a contemporary historian, presents a searing indictment of their characters and policies, detailing a world rife with corruption, debauchery, and tyranny. The narrative chronicles the private lives and public misdeeds of the imperial couple and their inner circle, offering a stark contrast to the official histories of the era. This work illustrates a critical, often sensational, perspective on 6th-century power dynamics, providing an invaluable, albeit biased, glimpse into the Byzantine Empire's true political landscape.
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Author: Procopius
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin Classics, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This historical exposé The Secret History uncovers the scandalous underbelly of the Byzantine court during the reign of Emperor Justinian I and Empress Theodora. Procopius, a contemporary historian, presents a searing indictment of their characters and policies, detailing a world rife with corruption, debauchery, and tyranny. The narrative chronicles the private lives and public misdeeds of the imperial couple and their inner circle, offering a stark contrast to the official histories of the era. This work illustrates a critical, often sensational, perspective on 6th-century power dynamics, providing an invaluable, albeit biased, glimpse into the Byzantine Empire's true political landscape.
