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Procopius was the author of a history in eight books on the wars prosecuted by Justinian, a panegyric on the emperor's public works projects throughout the empire, and a book known as the Secret History that claims to report the scandals that Procopius could not include in his officially sanctioned history for fear of angering the emperor, his ...
- c. 565 AD
- Secular history
- Legal adviser
Apr 3, 2024 · 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.
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Apr 1, 2020 · Learn how the Byzantine historian Procopius described the origin, symptoms, spread, and reaction to the first documented case of bubonic plague in history. The article also explores Procopius's criticism of Emperor Justinian I and his role in the outbreak.
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A critical and controversial account of the reign of Justinian and his wife Theodora, written by a former official historian and counselor. Learn about the life, works, and legacy of Procopius, and the sources and translations of his Secret History.
discussed in biography. In Procopius. The Secret History purports to be a supplement to the Wars, containing explanations and additions that the author could not insert into the latter work for fear of Justinian and Theodora. It is a vehement invective against these sovereigns, with attacks on Belisarius and his wife,…. Read More.
Jun 11, 2018 · Procopius was a Greek historian who wrote about the wars and buildings of the Byzantine emperor Justinian. He also wrote a secret and scandalous book that criticized Justinian and his wife Theodora, calling them demons and vampires.
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).
