Procopius
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.
History of the Wars, Books I and II: The Persian War
Witness the clash of empires as a general's advisor unveils the strategies and struggles of a world at war.
By Procopius
The Secret History of the Court of Justinian
Uncover the shocking secrets of an emperor and empress whose lust for power led to corruption and chaos in the Byzantine court.
By Procopius
Of the Buildings of Justinian
Witness how one emperor’s vision transformed a burning empire into a beautiful, enduring legacy through remarkable architectural innovation.
By Procopius
History of the Wars, Books III and IV: The Vandalic War
Witness the clash of empires as Roman ambition clashes with Vandal aggression, revealing a war marked by destruction, political turmoil and the reshaping of ancient powers.
By Procopius
History of the Wars, Books V and VI: The Gothic War
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.
By Procopius