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| 100 | 1 | _aProcopius | |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aHistory of the Wars, Books V and VI: The Gothic War |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 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 | ||
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_aDewing, H. B. _q(Henry Bronson), _d1882-1956 |
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