Theodora: Empress of Byzantium
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (659 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0865652376 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Theodora and Justinian Frank J. Konopka I give this author a lot of credit for attempting this biography of Theodora, wife of Emperor Justinian of Byzantium. The credit is surely due because there are, unfortunatley, not a lot of information sources about Theodora, and the most complete source is Procopious's "Secret . Comprehensive Read The first that I ever came across Empress Theodora was when I was a sophomore in high school, and we read her speech from Procopius's History of the Wars, where she is said to persuade her husband to stay rather than fleeing by saying, “Purple is a noble shroud.” I w. Brent Hightower said A Balanced Look at Justinian and Theodora?. This novel was well researched and clearly written by an author steeped in the deep complexities of the Byzantine Age, but I had a real problem with his intention to "rehabilitate" the reputation of Empress Theodora regardless of almost any degree of moral-ambiguity and contradi
Hailed by European reviewers as "Book of the Year" upon its publication in Italian, Paolo Cesaretti's book gives a balanced portrait of an intriguing figure who, in the face of those who tried to defame her, rose from the ranks of the poor to build an empire at the side of her ambitious husband. Time and time again, Theodora's wisdom and counsel to the emperor saved Justinian's empire and assured their place in history. Paolo Cesaretti, a professor of Byzantine studies, teaches at University of Chieti, Italy. In this gripping biography, Theodora's full story is revealed for the first time, according her a well-deserved place in the pantheon of great women. An actress at the time who was chastised for her scandalous performances, she eventually caught the attention of the young Justinian, who was no doubt charmed as much by her beauty as by her cunning. Theodora of Byzantium, r
Paolo Cesaretti, an internationally recognized authority in Byzantine studies, teaches at the University of Chieti, Italy. In addition to his many books, he regularly contributes to important Italian publications, including Corriere della Sera and Il Giornale.
About the Author Paolo Cesaretti, an internationally recognized authority in Byzantine studies, teaches at the University of Chieti, Italy. In addition to his many books, he regularly contributes to important Italian publications, including Corriere della Sera and Il Giornale.