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The Empress Theodora
Partner of Justinian
Taschenbuch von James Allan Evans
Sprache: Englisch

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Even by modern standards, the Empress Theodora (?-548) had a remarkable rise to power. Born into the lowest class of Byzantine society, she worked as an actress in burlesque theater. Yet she attracted the love of the future emperor Justinian, who, to the astonishment of proper society, made her not only his wife but also his partner in government. Justinian's respect for and trust in Theodora gave her power in her own right unmatched by almost any other Roman or Byzantine empress.

In this book, James Allan Evans provides a scholarly, yet highly accessible account of the life and times of the Empress Theodora. He follows her from her childhood as a Hippodrome bearkeeper's daughter to her imperial roles as Justinian's most trusted counselor and as an effective and powerful advocate for the downtrodden. In particular, he focuses on the ways in which Theodora worked to improve the lives of women. He also explores the pivotal role Theodora played in the great religious controversy of her time, involving a breach between sects in the Christian church.
Even by modern standards, the Empress Theodora (?-548) had a remarkable rise to power. Born into the lowest class of Byzantine society, she worked as an actress in burlesque theater. Yet she attracted the love of the future emperor Justinian, who, to the astonishment of proper society, made her not only his wife but also his partner in government. Justinian's respect for and trust in Theodora gave her power in her own right unmatched by almost any other Roman or Byzantine empress.

In this book, James Allan Evans provides a scholarly, yet highly accessible account of the life and times of the Empress Theodora. He follows her from her childhood as a Hippodrome bearkeeper's daughter to her imperial roles as Justinian's most trusted counselor and as an effective and powerful advocate for the downtrodden. In particular, he focuses on the ways in which Theodora worked to improve the lives of women. He also explores the pivotal role Theodora played in the great religious controversy of her time, involving a breach between sects in the Christian church.
Über den Autor
James Allan Evans is Professor Emeritus of Classics at the University of British Columbia.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. A New Dynasty Takes Power
  • Chapter 2. The Early Life of Theodora
  • Chapter 3. The Early Years in Power
  • Chapter 4. The Nika Revolt
  • Chapter 5. Theodora's Friends and Enemies
  • Chapter 6. Theodora and Foreign Policy
  • Chapter 7. The Theological Dilemma: The Search for Common Ground
  • Chapter 8. Theodora's Quest for a New Strategy
  • Chapter 9. The Coercion of Rome
  • Chapter 10. Afterword
  • Abbreviations
  • Bibliography
  • Notes
  • Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2003
Fachbereich: Biografien
Genre: Religion & Theologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780292702707
ISBN-10: 0292702701
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Evans, James Allan
Hersteller: University of Texas Press
Maße: 229 x 152 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: James Allan Evans
Erscheinungsdatum: 08.08.2003
Gewicht: 0,262 kg
Artikel-ID: 102490686
Über den Autor
James Allan Evans is Professor Emeritus of Classics at the University of British Columbia.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. A New Dynasty Takes Power
  • Chapter 2. The Early Life of Theodora
  • Chapter 3. The Early Years in Power
  • Chapter 4. The Nika Revolt
  • Chapter 5. Theodora's Friends and Enemies
  • Chapter 6. Theodora and Foreign Policy
  • Chapter 7. The Theological Dilemma: The Search for Common Ground
  • Chapter 8. Theodora's Quest for a New Strategy
  • Chapter 9. The Coercion of Rome
  • Chapter 10. Afterword
  • Abbreviations
  • Bibliography
  • Notes
  • Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2003
Fachbereich: Biografien
Genre: Religion & Theologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780292702707
ISBN-10: 0292702701
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Evans, James Allan
Hersteller: University of Texas Press
Maße: 229 x 152 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: James Allan Evans
Erscheinungsdatum: 08.08.2003
Gewicht: 0,262 kg
Artikel-ID: 102490686
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