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Theodora : Empress of Byzantium by Empress consort of Justinian I Emperor of the East Theodora;Cesaretti, Paolo is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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An Italian historian's prize-winning biography of the sixth-century Byzantine empress. Theodora of Byzantium rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most powerful women of the ancient world. As the wife of Emperor Justinian, she was more than a mere figurehead, acting as Justinian's partner in both politics and life. Though she was ruthlessly criticized by her contemporaries, historian and biographer Paolo Cesaretti shows her to be an ambitious woman and brilliant ruler whose cunning saved the empire time and again. She defied the conventions of her time and triumphed over those who sought to defame and destroy her. This meticulously researched and richly detailed biography won Italy's prestigious Ginzano Cavour Prize.

Who reads Theodora : Empress of Byzantium?

Author

Empress consort of Justinian I Emperor of the East Theodora;Cesaretti, Paolo

Publisher

ABRAMS;Vendome

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9780865652804

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Memoir, Historical Fiction, History

Rating

3.66 / 5 (95 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14