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my_forest_library's Reviews (977)
Wow, where to begin with this book? Theodora is quite a character, and, though this is mostly a work of non-fiction, it's just as, if not more, interesting that a lot of fictional novels out there. The author uses Procopius as his main source, which may or may not be a good idea (Procopius was writing the history of Theodora and Justinian during the time they were in power, but he also had a "Secret History" in which he said a lot of nasty things about the two monarchs). Procopius obviously exaggerated a lot of his information about Theodora, especially about her sex life. Either way, though, it is a very fascinating read, and it helps non-historian readers understand a little more about this infamous empress.