The Wars of Justinian

Name: The Wars of Justinian
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781624661709
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By Prokopios

Series: Hackett Classics

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The Wars of Justinian by Prokopios offers an in-depth account of the military campaigns of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. The book vividly chronicles the battles, tactics, and key figures in the Byzantine efforts to reconquer former Roman territories. Prokopios provides detailed narratives of conflicts, offering insights into the complexities of warfare and the political climate of the era.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by ancient history and military strategy, as it provides a detailed account of the Eastern Roman Empire's military campaigns during the reign of Justinian. The insights offered by Prokopios, a contemporary historian, shed light on the complexities of war and governance in a pivotal era of European history.

The Wars of Justinian

A fully-outfitted edition of Prokopios' late Antique masterpiece of military history and ethnography - for the last 21st century reader.

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A fully-outfitted edition of Prokopios' late Antique masterpiece of military history and ethnography, tailored for the 21st-century reader.

The Wars of Justinian is a fresh, lively, readable, and faithful rendering of Prokopios' Wars. This single-volume edition makes a fundamental work of late ancient history-writing accessible to a whole new generation of students.

"At last... the translation that we have needed for so long, which will be invaluable to students and scholars alike." - Jonathan Conant, Brown University

Series: Hackett Classics

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The Wars of Justinian by Prokopios, with translation and commentary by Anthony Kaldellis, is highly praised for its fluency and accuracy in conveying a complex historical text. Reviewers commend its accessibility and authoritative introduction, which situates the book within the context of ancient historiography alongside figures like Thucydides and Polybius. It is noted for its comprehensive and educational notes, maps, and illustrations, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars interested in late Roman and Byzantine history.