During the lively years of General Belisarius' campaigning in Africa, in Italy, and in the East, Procopius was an eyewitness of the events he describes in his writings. In 527 we find him in Mesopotamia; in 533 he joined Belisarius to Africa; and in 536 he traveled with him to Italy. Highly recommended to those who enjoy accounts of the ancients and those times and places from times long past!
During the lively years of General Belisarius' campaigning in Africa, in Italy, and in the East, Procopius was an eyewitness of the events he describes in his writings. In 527 we find him in Mesopotamia; in 533 he joined Belisarius to Africa; and in 536 he traveled with him to Italy. Highly recommended to those who enjoy accounts of the ancients and those times and places from times long past!
Procopius, from Palaestina Prima, or modern day Israel, is an important first hand source for the history of the 6th century, especially concerning the Emperor Justinian. Procopius was an incredibly learned man, having received a classical education, possibly from the famed School of Gaza. He would become a legal adviser for Belisarius, Justinian’s chief military commander and accompany him to the war front, an experience he would document in his “Wars of Justinian”. The ancient scholar’s most...
Procopius, from Palaestina Prima, or modern day Israel, is an important first hand source for the history of the 6th century, especially concerning the Emperor Justinian. Procopius was an incredibly learned man, having received a classical education, possibly from the famed School of Gaza. He would become a legal adviser for Belisarius, Justinian's chief military commander and accompany him to the war front, an experience he would document in his «Wars of Justinian.» The ancient...
During the lively years of General Belisarius' campaigning in Africa, in Italy, and in the East, Procopius was an eyewitness of the events he describes in his writings. In 527 we find him in Mesopotamia; in 533 he joined Belisarius to Africa; and in 536 he traveled with him to Italy. Highly recommended to those who enjoy accounts of the ancients and those times and places from times long past!
"History of the Wars, Books III and IV" by Procopius (translated by H. B. Dewing). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks...
"The Secret History of the Court of Justinian" by Procopius. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly...
"The Secret History or The Anecdota" by Procopius. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and...
