The Secret History
by Procopius
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalpoliticalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticlinearemotive & stirringinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentary
Boxlist takeRealistic and unhurried: a heavy non-fiction book, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like patience over pace.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
Procopius, the most important of the Byzantine historians, was born at Caesarea in Palestine towards the beginning of the sixth century of the Christian era. After having for some time practised as a Rhetorician, that is, advocate or jurist, in his native land, he seems to have migrated early to Byzantium or Constantinople. There he gave lessons in elocution, and acted as counsel in several law-cases.
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- Author
- Procopius
- Published
- 1623
- Pages
- 154
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- Open Library
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