Justinian and Theodora / / Robert Browning.

Browning’s acclaimed biography of this extraordinary and enigmatic couple includes every aspect of imperial administration and policy. It is the story of a peasant's son who becomes emperor and enthrones a dissolute actress beside him.

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Gorgias Press Backlist eBook-Package 2001-2013
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Place / Publishing House:Piscataway, NJ : : Gorgias Press, , [2003]
©2003
Year of Publication:2003
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (196 p.) :; 18
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Other title:Frontmatter --
Contents --
Preface --
Preface to Revised Edition --
Genealogical Tables --
Introduction --
1. The path to power --
2. The men around Justinian --
3. Roman law and riot --
4. Hagia Sophia and the reconquest of Africa --
5. Belisarius in Italy --
6. The years of hope deferred --
7. The bitter fruits of victory --
8. Emperor and Pope --
9. The final years --
10. Epilogue --
Table of Dates --
Notes on Sources --
Further Reading --
Sources of Illustrations --
Index
Summary:Browning’s acclaimed biography of this extraordinary and enigmatic couple includes every aspect of imperial administration and policy. It is the story of a peasant's son who becomes emperor and enthrones a dissolute actress beside him.
Format:Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
ISBN:9781463208172
9783111024141
9783110663037
DOI:10.31826/9781463208172
Access:restricted access
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Robert Browning.