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100 1 _aProcopius
245 1 0 _aHistory of the Wars, Books V and VI: The Gothic War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-01-06
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"History of the Wars, Books V and VI: The Gothic War" by Procopius is a historical account written in the early 6th century. This work offers a detailed narrative of the Gothic War, focusing on the encounters between the Romans and the Goths during the decline of the Western Roman Empire. The text portrays the political and military dynamics leading to the rise of barbarian leaders like Odoacer and Theoderic, as well as the eventual shifts in power that shaped Italy's history. The opening of the narrative introduces the backdrop of the Gothic War, detailing the significant events that precede the conflict, including the alliances formed and the fate of Roman leaders. Procopius sets the stage by discussing the roles of pivotal figures like the young emperor Augustulus and the Gothic chieftains, leading into the tensions that culminate in warfare. We see Theoderic's ascent as he strategizes under the guidance of emperor Zeno, launching an invasion to reclaim Italy from Odoacer. The narrative unfolds with a focus on the military maneuvers, the sieges of cities, and the political intrigues, culminating in Theoderic's rise and the complexities of Roman-Gothic relations that would characterize the chaotic period ahead. (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/20298
999 _c61569
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