An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
220. Justinian & Theodora: The Secret History (Part 3)
August 11, 2022
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Robert Graves
Context:
Referenced as 'his novel' by Robert Graves when discussing the falling out between Justinian and Belisarius - 'their falling out that Robert Graves writes about in his novel'
Author: Procopius
Context:
Referenced multiple times as Procopius's scandalous account of Justinian and Theodora, containing the famous passages about Theodora's past and criticisms of Justinian as a demonic figure
Author: Procopius
Context:
Explicitly mentioned as one of Procopius's works - 'he also writes a book about the monuments that Justinian raises. With a brilliant title, On Buildings.'
Author: Procopius
Context:
Referenced as Procopius's historical account of the Vandal War and conquest of Italy, described as more respectful of Justinian than the Secret History