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Paperback The Empress Theodora: Partner of Justinian Book

ISBN: 0292702701

ISBN13: 9780292702707

The Empress Theodora: Partner of Justinian

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Even by modern standards, the Empress Theodora (?-548) had a remarkable rise to power. Born into the lowest class of Byzantine society, she worked as an actress in burlesque theater. Yet she attracted the love of the future emperor Justinian, who, to the astonishment of proper society, made her not only his wife but also his partner in government. Justinian's respect for and trust in Theodora gave her power in her own right unmatched by almost...

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