JOURNAL ARTICLE

JUSTINIAN - HOLY EMPEROR OR DEMON KING?

  • Published In: ARGO (2397-9828), 2023, n. 18. P. 15 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: SARRIS, PETER 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the legacy of Emperor Justinian of the Byzantine Empire. It highlights the discovery of a ninth volume of Procopius' History of the Wars, known as the Secret History, which portrayed Justinian and his general Belisarius in a negative light. Despite this, the author argues that Justinian's real contributions lie in his emphasis on law and religion. Justinian's codification of Roman law and his efforts to Christianize the Roman state had a lasting impact on the development of Byzantium and the formation of Christendom. The article challenges the perception that Justinian's western campaigns were his main focus and suggests that his true legacy lies in his legal and religious achievements. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:ARGO (2397-9828). 2023/09, Issue 18, p15
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:23979828
  • Accession Number:176460534
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