Justinian av Peter Sarris

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<p><b>''Magnificent. A vivid and authoritative biography . . . a vibrant portrait of an entire world'' Kyle Harper</b><br><br><b>''A stunning tour de force, Sarris brings one of history''s most momentous dramas back to life'' Walter Scheidel</b><br><br>In this groundbreaking new biography of Justinian, Peter Sarris gives us an intimate insight into both the Emperor and his times. We meet a man who from the humblest beginnings, rose to become ruler of much of the known world achieving an almost god-like status. <br><br>An emperor who infused even the most mundane tasks with spiritual and religious significance. A gifted administrator obsessed with detail. A middle aged lover who fell for a dancing girl and changed the law so he could marry her, ruling with Empress Theodora by his side for over twenty years. A brilliant military strategist who was never on the frontline. <br><br>The challenges he faced - climate change, battles over culture and identity, the first recorded global pandemi