{"product_id":"the-secret-history-by-prokopios-9781603841801","title":"The Secret History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy exposing the perversion, repression, corruption, and injustice at the heart of Justinian's regime, Prokopios' \u003ci\u003eThe Secret History\u003c\/i\u003e destroyed forever that emperor's reputation as the great and benevolent ruler of a vast Byzantine state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaithfully rendered here in blunt and idiomatic English, Prokopios' tell-all is as shocking today as it was in the sixth century. Kaldellis' substantial introduction addresses, among other topics, the historical background to \u003ci\u003eThe Secret History\u003c\/i\u003e; Prokopios' literary style and major themes; and the relationships between Prokopios, Justinian, and Empress Theodora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaps, genealogies, a glossary, and a selection of related texts (including excerpts from Prokopios' \u003ci\u003eWars\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBuildings\u003c\/i\u003e, and several contemporary documents) enhance and support the reading of this scandalous and suspenseful book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850382037228,"sku":"9781603841801","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781603841801.jpg?v=1759086206","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/the-secret-history-by-prokopios-9781603841801","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}