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  • Procopius' History of the Wars, books 1 to 6

    by Procopius ...
    History of three wars from the reign of Justinian, Byzantine emperor -- The Persian War, The Vandalic War, and The Gothic War. According to Wikipedia: "Procopius of Caesarea (Latin: Procopius Caesarensis, c. AD 500 c. AD 565) was a prominent Byzantine scholar from Palestine. Accompanying the general Belisarius in the wars of the Emperor Justinian I, he became the principal historian of the 6th ... Read more

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  • The Secret History of the Court of Justinian

    by Procopius ...
    According to Wikipedia: "Procopius of Caesarea (Latin: Procopius Caesarensis, c. AD 500 c. AD 565) was a prominent Byzantine scholar from Palestine. Accompanying the general Belisarius in the wars of the Emperor Justinian I, he became the principal historian of the 6th century, writing the Wars of Justinian, the Buildings of Justinian and the celebrated Secret History. He is commonly held to be ... Read more

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  • The Secret History of the Court of Justinian

    by Procopius ...
    In 533 he accompanied Belisarius on his expedition to Africa. On the way, he was intrusted with an important mission to Sicily. He appears to have returned to Byzantium with Belisarius in 535. He is heard of again, in 536, as charged with another mission in the neighbourhood of Rome, which shows that, at the end of 535, he had accompanied Belisarius, who had been despatched to Italy and Sicily to ... Read more

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  • History of the Wars (Complete)

    by Procopius ...
    It will be evident that no more important or mightier deeds are to be found in history than those which have been enacted in these wars,—provided one wishes to base his judgment on the truth. For in them more remarkable feats have been performed than in any other wars with which we are acquainted; unless, indeed, any reader of this narrative should give the place of honour to antiquity, and ... Read more

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  • The Secret History

    by Procopius ...
    Translated by G. Williamson ...
    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 ... Read more

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  • History of the Wars by Procopius

    by Procopius ...
    History of three wars from the reign of Justinian, Byzantine emperor -- The Persian War, The Vandalic War, and The Gothic War. According to Wikipedia: "Procopius of Caesarea (Latin: Procopius Caesarensis, c. AD 500 – c. AD 565) was a prominent Byzantine scholar from Palestine. Accompanying the general Belisarius in the wars of the Emperor Justinian I, he became the principal historian of the 6th ... Read more

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  • The Complete Procopius

    The Wars of Justinian, the Secret History of the Court of Justinian, and the Buildings of Justinian

    by Procopius of Caesarea ...
    Series series Texts From Ancient Rome
    "The Complete Procopius Anthology" contains the complete works of Procopius of Caesarea, including "The Buildings of Justinian" in digital ebook format for the first time, as well as "The Wars of Justinian", and "The Secret History of the Courts of Justinian".Procopius of Caesarea was a prominent Byzantine scholar from the region of Palaestina Prima, and is widely considered to be the last major ... Read more

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  • Primary Accounts of African Civilization: The Meroe, Kush, and Axum

    by Herodotus, Ezana, Strabo, Dio Cassius & Procopius ...
    Primary Accounts of African Civilization: The Meroe, Kush, and Axum is a collection of accounts about African civilizations written by some of the oldest and most prominent historians of antiquity, including Herodotus, also known as the Father of History, who lived in the 5th century B.C. (c.484 BC c.425 BC) and was the first historian known to collect his materials systematically, test their ... Read more

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  • History of the Wars

    Books I & II - The Persian War

    by Procopius ...
    Procopius is known to posterity as the historian of the eventful reign of Justinian (527-565 A.D.), and the chronicler of the great deeds of the general Belisarius. He was born late in the fifth century in the city of Caesarea in Palestine. As to his education and early years we are not informed, but we know that he studied to fit himself for the legal profession. He came as a young man to ... Read more

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  • The Secret History of the Court of Justinian

    by Procopius ...
    According to Wikipedia: "Procopius of Caesarea (Latin: Procopius Caesarensis, c. AD 500 – c. AD 565) was a prominent Byzantine scholar from Palestine. Accompanying the general Belisarius in the wars of the Emperor Justinian I, he became the principal historian of the 6th century, writing the Wars of Justinian, the Buildings of Justinian and the celebrated Secret History. He is commonly held to be ... Read more

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  • Of the Buildings of Justinian

    by Procopius ...
    "Of the Buildings of Justinian" is a significant work by Procopius, a prominent historian of the Byzantine Empire. In this text, Procopius meticulously details the architectural achievements of Emperor Justinian I, highlighting the grandeur and innovation of structures such as the Hagia Sophia and various fortifications. His descriptions not only celebrate the aesthetic qualities of these ... Read more

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  • History of the Wars: The Gothic War

    Enriched edition. Insights into ancient warfare and Byzantine geopolitics

    by Procopius, Kara Brackley ...
    Translated by H. B. Dewing ...
    In "History of the Wars: The Gothic War," Procopius intricately weaves a narrative rich in detail and political intrigue, chronicling the protracted conflicts between the Eastern Roman Empire and the Goths during the 6th century. Written in a sophisticated prose style that reflects classical historiography, this work is notable for its vivid descriptions and critical perspectives, showcasing ... Read more

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