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Procopius of Caesarea (Greek: Προκόπιος ὁ Καισαρεύς Prokópios ho Kaisareús; Latin: Procopius Caesariensis; c. 500 –565) was a prominent late antique Greek scholar and historian from Caesarea Maritima.
Procopius, Byzantine historian whose works are an indispensable source for his period and contain much geographical information. His writings fall into three divisions: Wars (8 books), Buildings (6 books), and Secret History. Learn more about Procopius’s life and work.
c. 565. Notable Works: “Buildings”. “Secret History”. “Wars”. Subjects Of Study: Byzantine Empire. Procopius (born probably between 490 and 507, Caesarea, Palestine [now in Israel]—died c. 565) was a Byzantine historian whose works are an indispensable source for his period and contain much geographical information.
Apr 1, 2020 · The Plague of Justinian (541-542 CE and onwards) is the first fully documented case of bubonic plague in history. It is named for the emperor of the Byzantine Empire at the time, Justinian I (r. 527-565 CE) and recorded by his court historian Procopius (l. 500-565 CE) in his History of the Wars, Book II. 22.
Procopius means that the Adriatic should incline at its upper end more toward the left (the west) in order to form the isthmus which he is surprised to find lacking.
Oct 11, 2005 · Procopius has long intrigued historians of late antiquity. Ever since Gibbon’s remark that he “affects a Christian as well as a courtly style,” modern scholars have debated over his true beliefs and his literary craftsmanship.
Jun 11, 2018 · Procopius (prōkō´pēəs), d. 565?, Byzantine historian, b. Caesarea in Palestine. He accompanied Belisarius [1] on his campaigns as his secretary, and later he commanded the imperial navy and served (562) as prefect of Constantinople.
Feb 14, 2007 · Procopius, with an English translation by H.B. Dewing : Procopius : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive. by. Procopius; Dewing, H. B. (Henry Bronson), b. 1882. Publication date. 1914-40. Publisher. London S. Heinemann. Collection. robarts; toronto. Contributor. Robarts - University of Toronto. Language. English. Volume. 1.
Procopius was a Greek historian, born in Caesarea (2) in Palestine c.500ce. He joined the staff of Belisarius, the leading general of the reign of Justinian, by 527, and served as his legal secretary (assessor/πάρεδρος).
The Secret History is Procopius’ vehicle for venting his frustrations, and vent he does. Procopius is clearly quite angry with Belisarius, and for a number of reasons, of which, perhaps, the most significant is his slavish loyalty to Justinian.