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In Secret History the Byzantine historian Procopius (late fifth century to after 558 CE) attacks the sixth century CE emperor Justinian and empress Theodora and alleges their ruinous effect on the Roman empire. Procopius' pen is particularly sharp in portraying Theodora's lewdness, duplicity, cruelty, spite, vanity and pride.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674993204
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 416
  • Published:
  • December 31, 1934
  • Dimensions:
  • 169x117x26 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 310 g.
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Description of Secret History

In Secret History the Byzantine historian Procopius (late fifth century to after 558 CE) attacks the sixth century CE emperor Justinian and empress Theodora and alleges their ruinous effect on the Roman empire. Procopius' pen is particularly sharp in portraying Theodora's lewdness, duplicity, cruelty, spite, vanity and pride.

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