· This “vigorous tale” by the acclaimed author of I, Claudius captures the sixth century fall of the Byzantine Empire as seen through the eyes of a servant (Kirkus Reviews). Threatened by invaders on all sides, the Eastern Roman Empire of the sixth century fought to maintain its borders. Leading its defense was the Byzantine general Belisarius, a man who earned the grudging respect of his Brand: RosettaBooks. · Count Belisarius by Robert Graves. I can’t begin to hint at the intrigue and casuistry on display here. But in the end, this is less a testament to the nobility of belief and loyalty than it is an argument against hereditary succession of power, and of tyranny belisaruus general. The a. Robert Graves's sources for Count Belisarius include some of the great historical works of classical antiquity: Livy, Procopius, Thucydides, Herodotus, and certainly Xenophon in the Persian war sections. The novel is set in the sixth century of our era. Belisarius is perhaps the last loyal general the Roman Empire can still count on.4/5.
Count Belisarius joins our recent re-publication of The Reader Over Your Shoulder, Lawrence and the Arabs, The Golden Fleece, and Homer's Daughter. Among the works still to come are Hebrew Myths, Wife to Mr. Milton, and The Isles of Unwisdom. The online partner for the Robert Graves Project is RosettaBooks. Count Belisarius. Robert Graves. $; $; Publisher Description. Leading its defense was the Byzantine general Belisarius, a man who earned the grudging respect of his enemies, and who rose to become Emperor Justinian's greatest military leader. Eminent historical novelist and classicist Robert Graves presents a vivid account. Robert Graves () was a preeminent English poet, novelist, critic, translator, and scholar of classical mythology. He served in World War I—an experience recounted in his autobiography, Good-Bye to All That—and later became the first professor of English literature at the University of bltadwin.ru remembered today for his acclaimed historical novels about the Roman emperor.
Count Belisarius by Robert Graves. I can’t begin to hint at the intrigue and casuistry on display here. But in the end, this is less a testament to the nobility of belief and loyalty than it is an argument against hereditary succession of power, and of tyranny belisaruus general. 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. About the Author. Robert Ranke Graves () was a British poet, novelist, and critic. He is best known for the historical novel I, Claudius and the critical study of myth and poetry The White Goddess. Start reading Count Belisarius on your Kindle in under a minute.
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