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The age of Justinian : the circumstances of imperial power /

The Age of Justinian examines the reign of the great emperor Justinian (527-565) and his wife Theodora, who advanced from the theatre to the throne. The origins of the irrevocable split between East and West, between the Byzantine and the Persian Empire are chronicled, which continue up to the prese...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Evans, J. A. S. (James Allan Stewart), 1931-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 1996.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:The Age of Justinian examines the reign of the great emperor Justinian (527-565) and his wife Theodora, who advanced from the theatre to the throne. The origins of the irrevocable split between East and West, between the Byzantine and the Persian Empire are chronicled, which continue up to the present day. The book looks at the social structure of sixth century Byzantium, and the neighbours that surrounded the empire. It also deals with Justinian's wars, which restored Italy, Africa and a part of Spain to the empire.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 345 pages) : maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 306-330) and index.
ISBN:0203169611
9780203169612
020313303X
9780203133033
9780415022095
0415022096
9786610401260
6610401268