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Robert Graves chronicles the life of Belisarius, the most celebrated general of Emperor Justinian’s reign. Amid invasion on every front, Belisarius’s cunning and bravery help defend the waning Roman Empire. Graves’s vivid narrative brings to life the decadence and political intrigue of this critical historical period.
First publish date: 1938
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Robert Graves
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