The Power Game in Byzantium : Antonina and the Empress Theodora.

This title presents an original portrayal of Justinian's reign, its politics and theological disputes, focusing on the lives of two extraordinary women who wielded power and influence. A fascinating exploration of the corridors of power in Byzantium of the time of Justinian (527-565), the book...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Evans, James Allan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2011.
Temas:
Theodora, > Empress, consort of Justinian I, Emperor of the East, > -548.
Antonina, > approximately 484-approximately 565.
Antonina, > approximately 484-approximately 565
Theodora, > Empress, consort of Justinian I, Emperor of the East, > -548
527-565
Empresses > Byzantine Empire > Biography.
Impératrices > Empire byzantin > Biographies.
HISTORY / Europe / General
Empresses
Byzantine Empire > History > Justinian I, 527-565.
Empire byzantin > Histoire > 527-565 (Justinien Ier)
Byzantine Empire
Biographies
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This title presents an original portrayal of Justinian's reign, its politics and theological disputes, focusing on the lives of two extraordinary women who wielded power and influence. A fascinating exploration of the corridors of power in Byzantium of the time of Justinian (527-565), the book reveals how Empress Theodora and Antonina, both alumnae of the theatre, were remarkable examples of social mobility, moving into positions of power and influence, becoming wives of key figures. Theodora had three aims: to protect those Christians who would not accept the Chalcedonian Creed; to advance th.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (283 pages)
ISBN:9781441120403
1441120408

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