Justinian II of Byzantium
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Constance Head
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Wisconsin Press, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This historical biography meticulously chronicles the tumultuous reign of Justinian II, the last Byzantine emperor of the Heraclian dynasty. It details his two distinct periods of rule, marked by ambition, ruthlessness, and a relentless pursuit of power, as well as his dramatic exile and improbable return to the throne. The narrative illuminates the complex political landscape of the Byzantine Empire in the late 7th and early 8th centuries, offering insights into the challenges of maintaining imperial authority amidst internal dissent and external pressures. Head presents a vivid portrait of a controversial figure whose actions profoundly shaped the course of Byzantine history.
Author: Constance Head
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Wisconsin Press, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This historical biography meticulously chronicles the tumultuous reign of Justinian II, the last Byzantine emperor of the Heraclian dynasty. It details his two distinct periods of rule, marked by ambition, ruthlessness, and a relentless pursuit of power, as well as his dramatic exile and improbable return to the throne. The narrative illuminates the complex political landscape of the Byzantine Empire in the late 7th and early 8th centuries, offering insights into the challenges of maintaining imperial authority amidst internal dissent and external pressures. Head presents a vivid portrait of a controversial figure whose actions profoundly shaped the course of Byzantine history.