Description
Step into the tumultuous sixth century, an era of relentless conflict and shifting empires, where the Roman Empire teetered on the brink of collapse. Amidst this chaos, one name rose to prominence: Belisarius, the brilliant general whose strategic genius and unwavering loyalty became the last bastion against a tide of invaders. Robert Graves masterfully reconstructs this pivotal period, painting a vivid and unflinching portrait of a world both brutal and magnificent. Through Belisarius's extraordinary military campaigns and his complex relationship with the formidable Empress Theodora, Graves explores themes of power, ambition, and the enduring human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.
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paperback
Farrar, Straus, Giroux
Published Jan 1, 1982
564 pages
ISBN: 9780374517397
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Details
First Published
1938
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Count Belisarius by Robert Graves.