The Secret History of Procopius - Paperback

by Richard Atwater (Translator)

The Secret History of Procopius is a historical book written by Richard Atwater that offers a unique perspective on the Byzantine Empire during the 6th century. The book is based on the writings of Procopius, a historian who lived during the reign of Emperor Justinian I. Procopius is known for his official histories of the reign of Justinian, but he also wrote a secret history that was not published until centuries after his death. In this secret history, Procopius reveals a scandalous and shocking account of the emperor's personal life, including his relationship with his wife, Theodora, and his alleged involvement in murder and corruption. Atwater's book provides a detailed analysis of Procopius' secret history, including its historical significance and the controversies surrounding its authenticity. The book also explores the political and social climate of the Byzantine Empire during the 6th century, shedding light on the complex power struggles and intrigues of the time. Overall, The Secret History of Procopius is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in history, politics, and scandal.1927. The historian Procopius was not a Latin. He was born in Caesarea in Palestine about 500 AD, and apparently was one of those Samaritans whom he mentions in the �������Secret History������� as adopting Christianity for formal protection and not at all for spiritual reasons. In the following text, the chapter divisions are those of the manuscript. Here is a narrative with the fascination of the elder Dumas; but it is more than a collection of anecdotes of intrigue, it is a history, in which the purple past of Rome lives again in spirited pictures, thrown, if you care for a further metaphor, upon the screen of the present.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.