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Anecdota Sive Historia Arcana Graece, attributed to Procopius and edited by Nicol Alemanni, offers a controversial perspective on the reign of Emperor Justinian I. Written in Greek, this "Secret History" reveals scandalous details about Justinian, his wife Theodora,... Read Full Overview

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In this scandalous work of Byzantine history, the historian Procopius exposes the sordid and immoral behavior of the Emperor Justinian, his wife Theodora, and their courtiers. From tales of sexual promiscuity and corruption to allegations of treason and murder, Procopius spares... Read Full Overview

In this scandalous work of Byzantine history, the historian Procopius exposes the sordid and immoral behavior of the Emperor Justinian, his wife Theodora, and their courtiers. From tales of sexual promiscuity and corruption to allegations of treason and murder, Procopius spares... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Anecdota Seu Historia Arcana, also known as the "Secret History," offers a scandalous and controversial account of the reign of Emperor Justinian I and Empress Theodora of the Byzantine Empire. Written by the renowned historian Procopius, this work diverges sharply... Read Full Overview

Anecdota Seu Historia Arcana, also known as the "Secret History," offers a scandalous and controversial account of the reign of Emperor Justinian I and Empress Theodora of the Byzantine Empire. Written by the renowned historian Procopius, this work diverges sharply... Read Full Overview