Count Belisarius
by Robert Graves · first published 1938
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The sixth century was not a peaceful time for the Roman empire. Invaders threatened on all fronties, but they grew to respect and fear the name of Belisarius, the Emperor Justinian's greatest general. With this book Robert Graves again demonstrates his command of a vast historical subject, creating a startling and vivid picture of a decadent era.
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on “Ask HN: What book(s) are you reading? Or have recently read?” ↗I've been listening to the history of Byzantium podcast and Count Belisarius is on my list of things to read. Great to hear that it's good!
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