The Age of Justinian and Theodora: A History of Sixth Century Byzantium (Volume 1)

This is the story of the first notable husband-and-wife partnership in modern history, and an indispensable reference on the history of sixth century Byzantium, presenting a unique correlation of science and progress put in perspective with the ancient and modern world. This two-volume work is not only a depiction of the life and times of Justinian and Theodora, but also a presentation of cultural and socioeconomic lineage of an empire and its peoples that still serves as a major reference text today. ON the death of Justin the absolute control of the Empire became centred in the hands of Justinian.