The secret history / Procopius ; translated by G.A. Williamson ; introduced by Philip Ziegler
1990, 1st edition. London : Folio Society. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth in a very good slip-case. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #443906
Physical description; xix, 151 p : ill. (some col.) ; 1 general table, maps, ports ; 23 cm. Contents; Belisarius and Antonina -- Justin, Justinian and Theodora -- Justinian's misgovernment -- The crimes of Theodora -- The destruction wrought by a demon-emperor -- The ruin of various classes of the community -- Everyone and everything sacrificed to the emperor's greed -- Last word : the arrogance of the imperial pair. Subjects; Justinian I, Emperor of the East. Byzantine Empire History Justinian I, 527-565. Byzantine Empire History Justinian I, 527-565 ; Early works to 1800. Byzantine Empire History, 323-717.
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