Description
Discover Prokopios' groundbreaking work, The Secret History, which shatters the image of Emperor Justinian as a noble ruler. This compelling text is a must-read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, revealing the dark secrets of a regime filled with perversion, corruption, and injustice. Prokopios offers a unique insider perspective, providing a candid account that remains strikingly relevant even today. The translation presented here is faithful and employs modern, idiomatic English, ensuring accessibility without sacrificing the original's intensity. In addition to Prokopios' shocking revelations, the book includes a thoughtful introduction by Kaldellis, exploring historical context, the author’s literary style, and the intricate relationships among Prokopios, Justinian, and Empress Theodora. The inclusion of maps, genealogies, and a glossary enriches your reading experience and understanding of this suspenseful narrative. Whether you are looking for classic literature, Byzantine history, or a detailed analysis of power and politics, The Secret History is an essential addition to your library. Get ready to delve into this engaging literary work that has stood the test of time.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781603841801
Year: 2010
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Description:
By exposing the perversion, repression, corruption, and injustice at the heart of Justinian's regime, Prokopios' The Secret History destroyed forever that emperor's reputation as the great and benevolent ruler of a vast Byzantine state.
Faithfully rendered here in blunt and idiomatic English, Prokopios' tell-all is as shocking today as it was in the sixth century. Kaldellis' substantial Introduction addresses, among other topics, the historical background to The Secret History; Prokopios' literary style and major themes; and the relationships between Prokopios, Justinian, and Empress Theodora. Maps, genealogies, a glossary, and a selection of related texts (including excerpts from Prokopios' Wars and Buildings and several contemporary documents) enhance and support the reading of this scandalous and suspenseful book.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781603841801
Year: 2010
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Description:
By exposing the perversion, repression, corruption, and injustice at the heart of Justinian's regime, Prokopios' The Secret History destroyed forever that emperor's reputation as the great and benevolent ruler of a vast Byzantine state.
Faithfully rendered here in blunt and idiomatic English, Prokopios' tell-all is as shocking today as it was in the sixth century. Kaldellis' substantial Introduction addresses, among other topics, the historical background to The Secret History; Prokopios' literary style and major themes; and the relationships between Prokopios, Justinian, and Empress Theodora. Maps, genealogies, a glossary, and a selection of related texts (including excerpts from Prokopios' Wars and Buildings and several contemporary documents) enhance and support the reading of this scandalous and suspenseful book.