The Secret History: with Related Texts (Hackett Classics)

The Secret History: with Related Texts (Hackett Classics)

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<DIV><P>By exposing the perversion, repression, corruption, and injustice at the heart of Justinian's regime, Prokopios' <I>The Secret History</I> destroyed forever that emperor's reputation as the great and benevolent ruler of a vast Byzantine state.</P><P>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 <I>The Secret History</I>; 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' <I>Wars</I> and <I>Buildings</I> and several contemporary documents) enhance and support the reading of this scandalous and suspenseful book.</P></DIV>