Procopius - Procopius Caesariensis 500-562
Vol. VII with the collaboration of Glanville Downey
Includes bibliography and index
History of the Wars by the Byzantine historian Procopius (late fifth century to after 558 CE) consists largely of sixth century CE military history, with much information about peoples, places, and special events. Powerful description complements careful narration. Procopius is just to the empire's enemies and boldly criticises emperor Justinian