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Author: Victorien SARDOUPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 87
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Theodora, a Drama in Five Acts [and in Prose] ... Translated from the French, Etc
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Author: Victorien SARDOUTheodora, a drama. Transl
Author: Victorien SardouTheodora
Author: David Stone PotterPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199740763
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
An authoritative portrait of one of the ancient world's most intriguing and powerful women.Despite very humble beginnings, Theodora rose to become empress of the Byzantine Empire at the acme of its power and influence. Raised in a family of circus performers in Constantinople, she later caught the attention of the future emperor Justinian while performing as a courtesan. The two weremarried soon thereafter, to the shock of the ruling elite. When Justinian assumed power in AD 527, they ruled the Empire together until her death twenty years later.Their reign was the most celebrated in Byzantine history, bringing wealth, prestige, and even much of the Italian peninsula back to the Empire. As Justinian's most trusted advisor, she discernibly influenced his rule. Her interest in social causes, for example, is seen in added legal protections forwomen and the lower classes. Theodora's most lasting impact was her unwavering support for the Christian sect of Monophysitism. Although her husband was orthodox, Theodora maintained her religious independence at considerable risk to herself. In Syria today, where the sect still thrives, she isrevered as a saint.In Theodora: Actress, Empress, Saint, renowned historian David Potter provides a fresh new account of her fascinating life and times. He penetrates the highly biased writings of her contemporaries and takes advantage of the latest research on early Byzantium to craft the most authoritative andengaging biography of Theodora to date. It will be of interest to all readers of women's history and ancient history.
The Innocents by Theodora Dimova
Author: Virginia HinovaPublisher:
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Category : Bulgarian drama
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Count Benyowsky; or, The conspiracy of Kamtschatka. A drama ... Translated ... by Benjamin Thompson, Esq
Author: August Friedrich Ferdinand von KOTZEBUEPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 138
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Theodora
Author: Gregorius Bulus BehnamPublisher:
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Category : Empresses
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Western sources have long referred to Theodora as an infamous and salacious courtesan who became Justinian's empress. Syriac sources portray her as a woman of sublime character and decorum, the daughter of a Syriac priest. This historical play outlines her character according to the Syriac tradition. In writing the play, Bishop Gregorius Boulos Behnam portrayed Theodora as a virtuous lady who won the heart of Justinian, who made her his Augusta and co-regent of his empire. Behnam reveals her extraordinary devotion to her faith and piety as she strives to protect the Fathers of the Syriac Church who stood against the declarations of the Council of Chalcedon and were persecuted for it. Now available for the first time in English, this edition translated by Matti Moosa stands counter to the view of Theodora as portrayed by Procopius in his version of the story, as it is popularly known in Western Christendom.
Theodora, a Drama. Transl - Primary Source Edition
Author: Victorien SardouPublisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781293733028
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Languages : en
Pages : 96
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Theodora, a Drama. Transl - Scholar's Choice Edition
Author: Victorien SardouPublisher: Scholar's Choice
ISBN: 9781293961025
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Languages : en
Pages : 96
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