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The Secret History

The Secret History

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by Procopius, Peter Sarris (Ed.), G.A. Williamson (Trans.)
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A trusted member of the Byzantine establishment, Procopius was the Empire's official chronicler, and his History of the Wars of Justinian proclaimed the strength and wisdom of the Emperor's reign. Yet all the while the dutiful scribe was working on a very different—and dangerous—history to be published only once its author was safely in his grave. The Secret History portrays the 'great lawgiver' Justinian as a rampant king of corruption and tyranny, the Empress Theodora as a sorceress and whore, and the brilliant general Belisarius as the pliable dupe of his scheming wife Antonina. Magnificently hyperbolic and highly opinionated, The Secret History is a work of explosive energy, depicting holy Byzantium as a hell of murder and misrule.

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ISBN13: 9780140455281
ISBN10: 0140455280
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication Year: 2007
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    Unmask Byzantium’s dark secrets behind imperial grandeur.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you’re drawn to hidden histories and the darker layers of past empires, The Secret History offers an unflinching look at the treacheries and scandals behind Justinian’s rule. It’s a captivating read for those interested in political intrigue, betrayal, and the complexities beneath a supposedly glorious civilization. Reading it feels like uncovering a scandalous, behind-the-scenes documentary of Byzantium.
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