Project Gutenberg 2021-05-14 Public domain in the USA. 436 Holmes, William Gordon 1845 1927 Holmes, Gordon The Age of Justinian and Theodora: A History of the Sixth Century A.D., Volume 1 (of 2) Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Age of Justinian and Theodora: A History of the Sixth Century A.D." by William Gordon Holmes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the significant period of the Byzantine Empire during the reign of Emperor Justinian I and his controversial consort, Empress Theodora. It seeks to offer a comprehensive examination of both the events and the societal backdrop of the era, emphasizing the interplay between historical figures and their environments. The opening of the work sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the sixth century, particularly focusing on Constantinople, its geographical significance, and the rise of its political and social structures. Holmes begins by discussing the city’s strategic position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, tracing its history from its founding to its role as a vital hub in the Roman Empire. He outlines the challenges faced by the city, including political upheaval and the impact of various invasions. This introductory portion indicates a meticulous approach to the historical narrative, promising an in-depth look at both the prominent figures and everyday life in this pivotal period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Justinian I, Emperor of the East, 483?-565 Byzantine Empire -- History Theodora, Empress, consort of Justinian I, Emperor of the East, -548 DF Text Category: History - Other Category: History - Ancient 1115920 2025-06-26T04:49:05.156601 text/html 1060312 2024-10-18T13:46:00 text/html 1173128 2025-06-26T04:49:20.422530 application/epub+zip 1190874 2025-06-26T04:49:07.876612 application/epub+zip 494120 2025-06-26T04:49:06.432584 application/epub+zip 1699944 2025-06-26T04:49:28.687476 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1611829 2025-06-26T04:49:19.031569 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 700880 2022-09-29T11:56:14.033578 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 806276 2025-06-26T04:49:02.973613 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 786252 2024-10-18T13:46:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16630 2025-06-26T04:49:28.826476 application/rdf+xml 19125 2025-06-26T04:49:06.688598 image/jpeg 2753 2025-06-26T04:49:06.561581 image/jpeg 1129193 2025-06-26T04:49:05.235592 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog