The Empress Theodora by James Allan Evans

The Secret History by Procopius, translated by G. More Books About Theodora & Other Empresses Books by & About Procopius Empress Theodora, wife of Justinian, and her friend Antonina both rose from theater backgrounds into positions of power and influence. The Power Game in Byzantium: Antonina and the Empress Theodora by James Allen Evans. Raised in a family of circus performers, Theodora became empress of the Byzantine empire and one of the dominant political figures of her era, exciting admiration and hatred. Theodora: Actress, Empress, Saint by David Potter. This biography gives a balanced portrait of a woman who rose from the ranks of the poor to build an empire. Theodora: Empress of Byzantium by Paolo Cesaretti. Theodora: Portrait in a Byzantine Landscape by Antony Bridge.

Born into the lowest class of Byzantine society, Theodora became an actress and attracted the love of the future emperor Justinian, who made her not only his wife but also his partner in government. Books About TheodoraĮmpress Theodora: Partner of Justinian by James Allan Evans. Covers the period from the accession of Justin to the second Council of Constantinople in 553. Justinian and the Making of the Syrian Orthodox Church by Volker L. This Byzantine epic is an important source of information about Justianian's reign, his wars of reconquest, and about the Berber tribes of North Africa. The Iohannis, Or, De Bellis Libycis by Flavius Cresconius Corippus, translated by George W. Published in two volumes, this work covers the Eastern empire from the death of Theodosius I to the death of Justinian. History of Later Roman Empire by John Bury. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Theoderic, Justinian, and Charlemagne were each successful in their own ways. The Restoration of Rome: Barbarian Popes and Imperial Pretenders by Peter Heather. The story of the 6th century emperor who attempted to revive the Roman Empire in Byzantium after the fall of Rome to the Goths and Vandals. Justinian and His Age by Percy Neville Ure.

An introduction to Justinian's reign and his time. The Emperor Justinian and the Byzantine Empire by James Allan Evans. Justinian and wife Theodora ruled the Roman empire in its waning days. Book topics: Justinian, Theodora, Other Empresses, Procopius, Law, Era, Maurice, Phocas, Fiction, Children's Books, Byzantine Empresses, Byzantine Empire, Roman Empire, Documentaries Books About Justinian

The Empress Theodora by James Allan Evans