There are only so many sources from which all the biographies of the sixth-century empress have been and can be written, says Cesaretti (Byzantine studies, U. of Chieti, Italy), but the element of artifact is ultimately the most important part of any biographer's work. He has sifted through and reorganized them into what he rather likes being calle
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There are only so many sources from which all the biographies of the sixth-century empress have been and can be written, says Cesaretti (Byzantine studies, U. of Chieti, Italy), but the element of artifact is ultimately the most important part of any biographer's work. He has sifted through and reorganized them into what he rather likes being calle
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Very Good. 0865652376. First edition 8vo 400 pages illustrated with maps and black & white photographs in text. Near fine pictorial laminated boards-hard back with a near fine dust jacket. No inscriptions or marks. "Theodora of Byzantium, rising from the lowest ranks of Byzantine society, became one of the most important and powerful women in history. In this gripping biography, Theodora's full story is revealed for the first time, according her a well-deserved place in the pantheon of great women. Theodora's meager beginnings as the daughter of a bear-keeper could not have foretold her astonishing future as the wife of Justinian, the powerful ruler of the Byzantine empire. An actress at the time who was chastised for her scandalous performances, she eventually caught the attention of the young Justinian, who was no doubt charmed as much by her beauty as by her cunning. "
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Very Good. Very Good Dust Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp. 400. 400 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Very good dust jacket.
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Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. Book ISBN: 0-86565237-6. Indexed. Trans. by Rosanna M.G. Frongia. "A MarkMagowan Book" b/w photos, map endpapers. near fine, vg+ dj w/ small closed tear, glossy photo bds. Tight 400 pgs.
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As New in As New dust jacket. 0865652376. This book is like new; no remainder marks. Dustjacket does have some shelfwear. Inside pages are clean.; 1.4 x 9.1 x 6.2 Inches; 384 pages.
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