"History of the Wars, Books III and IV: The Vandalic War" by Procopius is a historical record of the battles between the Roman Empire and the Vandals. The story tells about the events of the Vandalic War, as well as the desires of important people like Emperor Justinian and the Vandal leaders. It starts by explaining the history behind the war, looking at how the Roman Empire had been divided and how barbarian groups like the Vandals started to appear. Procopius explains how the Vandals moved and eventually settled in Roman areas. He tells about the early meetings between the Vandals and the Roman Empire, revealing how the political situation got worse and finally led to war. By describing important moments, such as when cities were destroyed and Rome was looted, Procopius shows how much damage the Vandal attacks caused and hints at the larger effects on the Roman Empire's power.
History of the Wars, Books III and IV: The Vandalic War
By Procopius
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.
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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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