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Procopius, Vol. 6: The Anecdota or Secret History (Loeb Classical Library, No. 290) (English and Greek Edition),Used
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Late antique muckraking.Procopius, born at Caesarea in Palestine late in the fifth century, became a lawyer. In AD 527 he was made legal adviser and secretary of Belisarius, commander against the Persians, and went with Belisarius again in 533 against the Vandals and in 535 against the Ostrogoths. Sometime after 540 he returned to Constantinople. He may have been that Procopius who was prefect of Constantinople in 562, but the date of his death (after 558) is unknown.Procopius History of the Wars in 8 books recounts the Persian Wars of emperors Justinus and Justinian down to 550 (2 books); the Vandalic War and afterevents in Africa 532546 (2 books); the Gothic War against the Ostrogoths in Sicily and Italy 536552 (3 books); and a sketch of events to 554 (1 book). The whole consists largely of military history, with much information about peoples and places as well, and about special events. He was a diligent, careful, judicious narrator of facts and developments and shows good powers of description. He is just to the empires enemies and boldly criticizes emperor Justinian. Other works by Procopius are the Anecdota or Secret Historyvehement attacks on Justinian, Theodora, and others; and the Buildings of Justinian (down to AD 558) including roads and bridges as well as churches, forts, hospitals, and so on in various parts of the empire.The Loeb Classical Library edition of Procopius is in seven volumes.
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- Q: What is the main topic of Procopius' 'Anecdota or Secret History'? A: The 'Anecdota or Secret History' primarily critiques the reign of Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora, providing a controversial perspective on their rule and the political landscape of the time.
- Q: What historical events does Procopius cover in his writings? A: Procopius documents the Persian Wars, the Vandalic War, and the Gothic War, offering detailed accounts of military campaigns and significant happenings during the reigns of emperors Justinus and Justinian.
- Q: Is this book suitable for casual readers or only for scholars? A: While the book contains scholarly content, it is also accessible to casual readers interested in ancient history, offering engaging narratives and insights into the Byzantine Empire.
- Q: How many pages does this edition of Procopius contain? A: This edition of Procopius has a total of 416 pages.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover format, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: When was this edition of Procopius published? A: This edition of Procopius was published on January 1, 1935.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Procopius, a prominent historian and legal adviser in the Byzantine Empire.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Does this edition include both English and Greek texts? A: Yes, this edition features both English and Greek texts, allowing readers to engage with the original language.
- Q: What other works by Procopius are included in this edition? A: This edition primarily focuses on Procopius' 'Anecdota or Secret History', but it may also reference his other works like 'History of the Wars' and 'Buildings of Justinian'.