Description
Dive into the scandalous underbelly of the Byzantine Empire with Procopius's explosive and highly opinionated account, The Secret History. Originally intended for posthumous publication, this work unearths the hidden motives and intimate secrets of Emperor Justinian, his infamous wife Theodora, and the celebrated general Belisarius and his wife Antonina. Procopius spares no detail, revealing a world of murder, misrule, and personal intrigue, including sensational tales of love triangles and hidden desires. Written with magnificent hyperbole and raw energy, this text offers a darkly fascinating, albeit controversial, glimpse into the true nature of power and corruption at the heart of Byzantium.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Dec 18, 2007
176 pages
ISBN: 9780140455281
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Details
First Published
1623
Language
eng
Translation
From: gre
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Secret History by Procopius.