Description
| Product ID: | 9781603841801 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Series: | Hackett Classics |
| Title: | The Secret History |
| Subtitle: | with Related Texts |
| Authors: | Author: Prokopios, Anthony Kaldellis |
| Page Count: | 276 |
| Subjects: | European history, European history, History, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, Byzantine Empire |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating By exposing the perversion, repression, corruption, and injustice at the heart of Justinian's regime, Prokopios' "The Secret History" destroyed forever that emperor's reputation as the great and benevolent ruler of a vast Byzantine state. In this title, Prokopios' tell-all is faithfully rendered in blunt and idiomatic English. By exposing the perversion, repression, corruption, and injustice at the heart of Justinian''s regime, Prokopios'' The Secret History destroyed forever that emperor''s reputation as the great and benevolent ruler of a vast Byzantine state. Faithfully rendered here in blunt and idiomatic English, Prokopios'' tell-all is as shocking today as it was in the sixth century. Kaldellis'' substantial Introduction addresses, among other topics, the historical background to The Secret History; Prokopios'' literary style and major themes; and the relationships between Prokopios, Justinian, and Empress Theodora. Maps, genealogies, a glossary, and a selection of related texts (including excerpts from Prokopios'' Wars and Buildings and several contemporary documents) enhance and support the reading of this scandalous and suspenseful book. |
| Imprint Name: | Hackett Publishing Co, Inc |
| Publisher Name: | Hackett Publishing Co, Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2010-03-15 |
