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This is the first complete book on the Emperor Justinian II, who despite having had one of the most colorful and tempestuous careers of any historical figure, remains largely enigmatic. Ruler of the great Byzantine Empire from 685 to 695, Justinian was deposed by the usurper Leontios, who severed theā¦
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After reading Turteltaubās Justinian, I was determined to discover whether the details of the life of Justinian II which were included in that work of historical fiction were history or fiction.
This book, the first full treatment of the emperorās life in English by a modern historian, was where I turned. The book is short and engaging and is an excellent example of rehabilitation.
Justinian II received a bad reputation from his contemporaries and successors, and Head shows how they had incentive to portray the emperor in this way and offers a more sympathetic take on his life. Thisā¦
From David's list on introducing yourself to the early Byzantine Empire.
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