The Empress Theodora: Partner of Justinian

by James Allan Evans

Book Overview

Even by modern standards, the Empress Theodora (?-548) had a remarkable rise to power. Born into the lowest class of Byzantine society, she worked as an actress in burlesque theater. Yet she attracted the love of the future emperor Justinian, who, to the astonishment of proper society, made her not only his wife but also his partner in government. Justinian's respect for and trust in Theodora gave her power in her own right unmatched by almost...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292702701
• ISBN13: 9780292702707
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"