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The Secret History: with Related Texts (Hackett Classics) by Prokopios; Anthony Kaldellis (ed. & trans.) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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By exposing the perversion, repression, corruption, and injustice at the heart of Justinian's regime, Prokopios' The Secret History destroyed forever that emperor's reputation as the great and benevolent ruler of a vast Byzantine state. Faithfully rendered here in blunt and idiomatic English, Prokopios' tell-all is as shocking today as it was in the sixth century. Kaldellis' substantial Introduction addresses, among other topics, the historical background to The Secret History; Prokopios' literary style and major themes; and the relationships between Prokopios, Justinian, and Empress Theodora. Maps, genealogies, a glossary, and a selection of related texts (including excerpts from Prokopios' Wars and Buildings and several contemporary documents) enhance and support the reading of this scandalous and suspenseful book.

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Author

Prokopios; Anthony Kaldellis (ed. & trans.)

Publisher

Hackett Publishing Company, Incorporated

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9781603841818

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Anthropology, Humanities

Rating

4.5 / 5 (60 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14