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  • Audiobook

    Secret History, The

    by Procopius ...
    Narrated by Adam Verner ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 18 min

    A scandalous and vengeful cult favorite of the Byzantine Empire.Procopius held a position of esteem in Justinian’s empire as an advisor to the military commander Belisarius. He even wrote the official histories of Justinian’s military conquests, lauding both the emperor and his commander. But secretly… Procopius hated them both, so he wrote Anecdota, later known as Secret History, in private ... Read more

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  • The Secret History

    by Procopius ...
    Procopius, from Palaestina Prima, or modern-day Israel, is an important firsthand source for the history of the 6th century, especially concerning the Emperor Justinian. Procopius was an incredibly learned man, having received a classical education, possibly from the famed School of Gaza. He would become a legal adviser for Belisarius, Justinian's chief military commander and accompany him to the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • History of the Wars: The Gothic War

    Enriched edition. Insights into ancient warfare and Byzantine geopolitics

    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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  • 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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  • Of the Buildings of Justinian

    Architectural Marvels of Byzantine Glory

    by Procopius ...
    Translated by Aubrey Stewart ...
    Procopius'Äôs "Of the Buildings of Justinian" offers a compelling historical account that meticulously chronicles the architectural and urban achievements of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. Written in a prose style that is both descriptive and intricate, this work presents not merely a list of constructions but delves into the significance of these edifices in the context of Roman imperial ... 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

    $11.99 USD

  • History of the Wars

    Enriched edition.

    Translated by H. B. Dewing ...
    Procopius' 'History of the Wars' is an insightful and detailed account of the wars fought on behalf of the Eastern Roman Empire during the 6th century. Written in a straightforward and factual style, Procopius provides a wealth of information about military campaigns, political intrigues, and the lives of important historical figures. His work is considered a primary source for historians studying ... Read more

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  • The Secret History

    by Procopius ...
    A unique insight into the reign of the imperial couple Justinian and Theodora is presented. The private and public life of the emperors their deceit and destruction and its consequences are depicted. The book reveals secrets and gives voice to that age's common men. It is an essential landmark in the history of individual legal rights. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • History of the Wars (Books I & II) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Eyewitness Accounts of Justinian's Eastern Roman Campaigns Against Sasanian Persia

    Translated by H. B. Dewing ...
    Books I and II of Procopius' History of the Wars recount Justinian's eastern campaigns against Sasanian Persia, from the reign of Anastasius through the uneasy "Eternal Peace" of 532. Combining military narrative, ethnographic observation, diplomatic analysis, and set-piece speeches in the classical historiographical manner, Procopius writes under the shadow of Thucydides and Herodotus while ... 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 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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  • The Complete Procopius

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

    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

    $2.99 USD