Prokoplos: The Secret History, with Related Texts
Prokopios, Anthony Kaldellis (ed. & trans.)
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.
카테고리:
년:
2010
출판사:
Hackett Publishing Co.
언어:
english
페이지:
274
ISBN 10:
1603841806
ISBN 13:
9781603841801
파일:
PDF, 3.30 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2010