Procopius and the Sixth Century

Originally published by Duckworth and the University of California Press, Procopius is now available for the first time in paperback. Professor Cameron emphasises the essential unity of Procopius' three works and, starting from the `minor' ones, demonstrates their intimate connection with the Wars. Procopius' writings are seen to comprise a subtle whole; only if they are understood in this way can their historical value be properly appreciated. The result is a new evaluation of Procopius which will be central to any future history of the sixth century.

Introduction Part One 1. Procopius: the Problem 2. Procopius and the Crisis of Sixth-Century Literature 3. The Discourse of Procopius Part Two 4. Procopius and the Secret History 5. Procopius and Theodora 6. Procopius and the Buildings 7. Procopius and Christianity 8. The Historian of the Wars 9. Procopius and the Persian Wars 10. Procopius and Africa 11. Procopius and Italy 12. Times and Places Part Three 13. The World of Procopius 14. Procopius and Sixth-Century Political Thought, Conclusion