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The Life Of Belisarius (1848)

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The Life of Belisarius is a historical biography written by Philip Henry Stanhope, published in 1848. The book chronicles the life of Belisarius, a Byzantine general who served under the reign of Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century AD. The book begins by introducing Belisarius as a young man from a humble background who rose through the ranks of the Byzantine army due to his military prowess and loyalty to the emperor. The author then delves into Belisarius' most notable campaigns, including his victories over the Persians and the Vandals, as well as his reconquest of Italy from the Ostrogoths.Throughout the book, Stanhope provides detailed accounts of the battles and political maneuverings that occurred during Belisarius' career. He also explores the relationships between Belisarius and other key historical figures, such as Emperor Justinian I and his wife, Empress Theodora.The Life of Belisarius is considered a classic work of historical biography and is praised for its detailed research and engaging narrative style. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Byzantine Empire or the life of one of its most notable generals.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165738076
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 480
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x30 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 871 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 11. december 2024
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The Life of Belisarius is a historical biography written by Philip Henry Stanhope, published in 1848. The book chronicles the life of Belisarius, a Byzantine general who served under the reign of Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century AD. The book begins by introducing Belisarius as a young man from a humble background who rose through the ranks of the Byzantine army due to his military prowess and loyalty to the emperor. The author then delves into Belisarius' most notable campaigns, including his victories over the Persians and the Vandals, as well as his reconquest of Italy from the Ostrogoths.Throughout the book, Stanhope provides detailed accounts of the battles and political maneuverings that occurred during Belisarius' career. He also explores the relationships between Belisarius and other key historical figures, such as Emperor Justinian I and his wife, Empress Theodora.The Life of Belisarius is considered a classic work of historical biography and is praised for its detailed research and engaging narrative style. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Byzantine Empire or the life of one of its most notable generals.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.

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