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100 1 _aProcopius
245 1 0 _aHistory of the Wars, Books III and IV: The Vandalic War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-09-27
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, jayam, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"History of the Wars, Books III and IV: The Vandalic War" by Procopius is a historical account written in the 6th century. This work explores the conflicts between the Roman Empire and the Vandals, detailing the political and military events surrounding the Vandalic War. The narrative delves into the ambitions of key players, including Emperor Justinian and various leaders of the Vandal tribes. The opening of the text sets the stage for the discussion of the Vandalic War by describing the historical context leading to the conflict. Procopius begins with an overview of the Roman Empire's division and the emergence of various barbarian tribes, particularly focusing on the Vandals' migration and eventual settlement in Roman territories. He recounts the initial interactions between the Vandals and the Roman Empire, painting a picture of the deteriorating political landscape that ultimately leads to warfare. Through detailed accounts of pivotal events, such as the fall of cities and the plundering of Rome, Procopius illustrates the destructive impact of the Vandal incursions and foreshadows the broader consequences for the Roman power structure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIran -- History -- To 640
653 _aVandals
653 _aGoths -- Italy
653 _aByzantine Empire -- History -- Justinian I, 527-565
653 _aJustinian I, Emperor of the East, 483?-565
700 1 _aDewing, H. B.
_q(Henry Bronson),
_d1882-1956
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16765
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