Justinian and the Later Roman Empire

By John W. Barker

Book Overview

The eastern half of the Roman Empire, economically the stronger, did not "fall" but continued almost intact, safe in the new capital of Constantinople. This empire is the subject of John Barker Jr.'s book and the central focus of his examination of questions of continuity and change.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0299039447
• ISBN13: 9780299039448
• Release Date: December 1975
• Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

An excellent historical summary

John Barker is at the top of his game in "Justinian & The Later Roman Empire." He successfully describes Justinian I, the peasant, the husband, the Emperor, the person.At the same time Barker does not allow himself to become trapped by the individual, and he accurately describes the state of the Byzantine Empire before, during, and after Justinian. The provided illustrations lend interest and help bring the story to life. Barker is to be commended for describing a turning point in Byzantine history in a single, comprehensively written book.