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100 1 _aHolmes, William Gordon,
_d1845-1927
245 1 4 _aThe Age of Justinian and Theodora: A History of the Sixth Century A.D., Volume 1 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2021-05-14
508 _aTurgut Dincer, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Age of Justinian and Theodora: A History of the Sixth Century A.D." by William Gordon Holmes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the significant period of the Byzantine Empire during the reign of Emperor Justinian I and his controversial consort, Empress Theodora. It seeks to offer a comprehensive examination of both the events and the societal backdrop of the era, emphasizing the interplay between historical figures and their environments. The opening of the work sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the sixth century, particularly focusing on Constantinople, its geographical significance, and the rise of its political and social structures. Holmes begins by discussing the city’s strategic position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, tracing its history from its founding to its role as a vital hub in the Roman Empire. He outlines the challenges faced by the city, including political upheaval and the impact of various invasions. This introductory portion indicates a meticulous approach to the historical narrative, promising an in-depth look at both the prominent figures and everyday life in this pivotal period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJustinian I, Emperor of the East, 483?-565
653 _aByzantine Empire -- History
653 _aTheodora, Empress, consort of Justinian I, Emperor of the East, -548
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65337
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