"History of the Wars, Books V and VI: The Gothic War" by Procopius is a historical record that dives into the Gothic War during the decline of the Western Roman Empire. The book tells about the power struggles between the Romans and the Goths, showing the rise of barbarian leaders like Odoacer and Theoderic and how they changed Italy's history. It starts by giving background on the war, like important events, alliances, and what happened to Roman leaders. The story shows how people like the young emperor Augustulus and Gothic chiefs were important as tensions grew, leading to war. We see Theoderic become a leader with the emperor Zeno's help, invading Italy to take it back from Odoacer. The book follows military moves, city battles, and political secrets, ending with Theoderic's rise and the complicated Roman-Gothic relationship that marked this confusing time.
History of the Wars, Books V and VI: The Gothic War
By Procopius
Witness the clash of empires as ambitious barbarian leaders fight for control of a fractured Italy, reshaping the course of history through war and political maneuvering.
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About the AuthorProcopius of Caesarea was a prominent late antique Greek scholar and historian from Caesarea Maritima. Accompanying the Roman general Belisarius in Emperor Justinian's wars, Procopius became the principal Roman historian of the 6th century, writing the History of the Wars, the Buildings, and the Secret History.
Procopius of Caesarea was a prominent late antique Greek scholar and historian from Caesarea Maritima. Accompanying the Roman general Belisarius in Emperor Justinian's wars, Procopius became the principal Roman historian of the 6th century, writing the History of the Wars, the Buildings, and the Secret History.
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