Procopius
The Secret History (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140455281
- author:
- Procopius
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Essays, journals, letters & other prose works
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Secret History by Procopius A provocative and unflinching portrayal of power and corruption in ancient Byzantium. This work, penned by the Empire's official chronicler, presents a starkly different image of the reign of Justinian, one of lawgiving and tyranny, of Theodora as sorceress and adulteress, and of Belisarius as a pliable dupe. Written with hyperbolic energy, this history is a scathing critique of the Byzantine establishment. For over seventy years, Penguin has been publishing authoritative texts that provide readers with a deeper understanding of the world's most significant works. This edition features an introduction and notes by distinguished scholars, enhancing the reader's experience.
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