Buy this book on-line Procopius : Secret HistoryFolio Society, London, 1990
"In this "history without scruple" one of Justinian's courtiers tells the behind-the-scenes story of the Emperor,his consort Theodora, and their Byzantine world of the sixth century AD.It is written with all the passion of a revolted conscience - and with a good deal of personal malice.There has never been a more calculated attempt to discredit an entire reign in the eyes of posterity." This issue uses the translation first published in a Penguin edition in 1966, and with an added introduction by Philip Zeigler 151p+ coloured plates. maps appendices. index. In original slip case. Illustr.: Trans. G.A.Williamson. Book. Book Condition: As New. Binding: Printed Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Procopius : Secret History. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Procopius (Trans. G.A.Williamson) : Secret HistoryPenguin, London, 1981 ISBN 0140441824
"In this "history without scruple" one of Justinian's courtiers tells the behind-the-scenes story of the Emperor,his consort Theodora, and their Byzantine world of the sixth century AD.It is written with all the passion of a revolted conscience - and with a good deal of personal malice.There has never been a more calculated attempt to discredit an entire reign in the eyes of posterity." First published in a Penguin edition in 1966, and now reprinted with a select biblipgraphy. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Soft cover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Procopius (Trans. G.A.Williamson) : Secret History. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres rares, fine bindings, rare books, livres anciens and out of print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |