Justinian Av F. Haarer

<p><b>''Magnificent. A vivid and authoritative biography . . . a vibrant portrait of an entire world'' Kyle Harper</b><br><br><b>''A stunning tour de force, Sarris brings one of history''s...

This is the first major biography of Justinian II for nearly half a century.

<p>When Justinian became sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire in A.D. 527, he ordered the preparation of three compilations of Roman law that together formed the Corpus Juris Civilis. These works have become known individually as the <i>Code</i>,...

Codified by Justinian I and published under his aegis in A.D. 533, this celebrated work of legal history forms a fascinating picture of ordinary life in Rome.