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100 1 _aProcopius
245 1 0 _aOf the Buildings of Justinian
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
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-05-21
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"Of the Buildings of Justinian" by Procopius is a historical account written in the 6th century A.D. The work provides a detailed examination of the architectural achievements and construction initiatives launched by Emperor Justinian during his reign, particularly focusing on the significance of each structure within Byzantine society. It serves as both a record of the buildings themselves, such as the renowned Hagia Sophia, and a tribute to Justinian's vision of expanding and beautifying the Roman Empire. The opening of the work introduces Procopius's credentials as a historian and secretary to Belisarius, a key general under Justinian. He reflects on the impact of history in immortalizing the deeds of rulers like Justinian, who he argues transformed the Roman Empire through his architectural endeavors. The text details the Emperor's efforts to restore the Great Church of Sophia after it was burned, highlighting the architects' innovative designs and the grandeur of the church's new construction. Furthermore, Procopius emphasizes the abundance of light within the church, ornate detailing, and how these edifices stand as enduring representations of Justinian's legacy and the Byzantine architectural style. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for an exploration of the extensive contributions made by Justinian to Byzantine architecture and their lasting importance in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aByzantine Empire
653 _aIstanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel
653 _aArchitecture, Byzantine
653 _aJustinian I, Emperor of the East, 483?-565
700 1 _aLewis, T. Hayter,
_d1818-1898
700 1 _aWilson, Charles William, Sir,
_d1836-1905
700 1 _aStewart, Aubrey,
_d1844-1918
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65404
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