Justinian av Professor Peter Sarris

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<p><b>''A majestic, sparkling account of one of the most important rulers in history . . . modern history writing at its finest'' Peter Frankopan<br><br>''Superb and gripping. Epic historical biography that brings the emperor to life . . . filled with new ideas and revelations'' Simon Sebag Montefiore<br><br>''Effortlessly erudite, lucidly written, with a sharp eye for the telling detail, Sarris has written the great biography of the greatest of the Byzantine emperors'' Rory Stewart</b><br><br><b>The definitive life story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times.<br></b><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 midd