{"product_id":"9781603841801","title":"Secret History","description":"By exposing the perversion, repression, corruption, and injustice at the heart of Justinian's regime, Prokopios' The Secret History destroyed forever that emperor's reputation as the great and benevolent ruler of a vast Byzantine state. Faithfully rendered here in blunt and idiomatic English, Prokopios' tell-all is as shocking today as it was in the sixth century. Kaldellis' substantial Introduction addresses, among other topics, the historical background to The Secret History ; Prokopios' literary style and major themes; and the relationships between Prokopios, Justinian, and Empress Theodora. Maps, genealogies, a glossary, and a selection of related texts (including excerpts from Prokopios' Wars and Buildings and several contemporary documents) enhance and support the reading of this scandalous and suspenseful book.","brand":"Prokopios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46952394522942,"sku":"9781603841801","price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4357\/7662\/products\/9781603841801_ee5ca963-c598-4a13-8be6-8e2791bde178.jpg?v=1707564709","url":"https:\/\/exclusivebooks.co.za\/products\/9781603841801","provider":"Exclusive Books Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}