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  • A Captivating Guide to Justinian the Great and How This Emperor Ruled the Roman Empire
  • By: Captivating History
  • Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
  • Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)
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Summary

If you want to discover the captivating life of Justinian I, then pay attention...

While the name Justinian may not be one that instantly strikes a chord with people, his life and his legacy continue to impact people all over the world to this day. It is very likely that as you read this, you are living your life in accordance with laws that came about as a result of Justinian’s rewriting of the old Roman codes.

Your religious life may have been impacted by the religious melting pot of the Byzantine Empire, and you may not even realize it. Perhaps, even some of the characters in the books you read, the movies you watch, and the games you play are actually taken from the lives of real people who lived in a very different world than ours, yet they have captured the imaginations of creative thinkers throughout the centuries.

In this audiobook, you'll discover the life of one of the most important emperors of the late Roman Empire and the things he accomplished.

In Justinian I: A Captivating Guide to Justinian the Great and How This Emperor Ruled the Roman Empire, you will discover chapters, such as:

  • Early Life
  • Empress Theodora
  • Rebellion, Riot, and Rebuilding
  • Corpus Juris Civilis
  • Expansion of the Empire
  • Religion
  • Life Under Justinian
  • The Decline of Justinian
  • Legacy
  • And much, much more!

So, if you want to learn more about Justinian I, scroll up and click the "buy now" button!

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kinda like the old trite saying saving the best of last.. learning this & be informed of someone not as well known but just as important in accomplishments as many of the other emperors.

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organization and construction activities

Theodora was a theatrical performer and a tart during her early life, having a little alternative to last. They were an unlikely couple but within a short time of meeting formed an intellectual as well as the emotional bond that leading to their marriage

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captivating' look at an influential person

this audible was very short. listen and some things were omitted to show a need for knowledge and history for the time and area, that should have been brought to the listening to attention for its historical value.

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quite comprehensive coverage!!!!!!

he attempted to reunite the Eastern Byzantine empire with the west as well as creating a set of laws that formed the basis of other legal codes across Europe. Theodora was a theatrical performer and a prostitute during her early life

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who has a lasting effect,

, so Justinian was both the ethical and civic leader of his realm. I was surprised to see that Justinian struck skeptics, even upper-echelon citizens who espoused heresy.

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Justinian accomplished

Theodora his wife, helped Justinian rule, she gave the word "Queen" a new application and gave ladies their rights. She had many positive effects on the Byzantine Empire by swaying Justin's decisions and judgments.

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The Justinian would not be complete without an understanding of his relationship with his wife Theodora. Justinian was born to peasants in the 6th century

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Highly recommend

I recommend this audible for those who love History. Even if you thought you knew about Justinian I, I bet you still learn something.

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Recommend all Captivating History audible....

I've gotten rather enthralled in Captivating History audible of late. For anyone interested in quick listen, they are that. But they're also full of a lot of details without all you find in much longer History audible..

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Recommend all Captivating History audible.

I've gotten rather enthralled in Captivating History audible of late. For anyone interested in quick listen they are that. But they're also full of a lot of details without all you find in much longer History audible.

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