Justinian

Justinian: Being The Lothian Prize Essay For 1883 (1883) is a book written by George Nathaniel Curzon. It is a historical account of the life and reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, who ruled from 527 to 565 AD. The book discusses Justinian's achievements and failures, including his military campaigns, legal reforms, and building projects, such as the construction of the Hagia Sophia. It also examines his relationship with his wife, Empress Theodora, and his advisors, such as the general Belisarius. Curzon's work provides a comprehensive overview of Justinian's reign and its impact on the Byzantine Empire and the wider world. The book was awarded the Lothian Prize in 1883, which was a prestigious literary award at the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.