Procopius on Soldiers and Military Institutions in the Sixth-Century Roman Empire

by Conor Whately

In Procopius on Soldiers and Military Institutions in the Sixth-Century Roman Empire, Conor Whately examines Procopius' coverage of rank-and-file soldiers in his three works, the Wars, Buildings, and Secret History. By evaluating his accounts alongside other comparative evidence, such as the edicts of Anastasius, legislation from the Codex Justinianus, and various papyri, Whately reveals the limitations to Procopius' work, especially when it...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004380442
• ISBN13: 9789004380448
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 312 Pages