Salvete,
A slightly off-topic question about the early Byzantine Empire, due to the fact that I finally have the time to read through John Julius Norwich's massive history. Does anyone have any thoughts on this work?
My question is about Justinian, who I had always understood to be one of the giants of early Byzantine history. However, although Norwich isn't biased against him as such, his analysis does seem to imply that most of the successes of Justinian's reign were due to the brilliant general Belisarius or Justinian's wife Theodora. Would those of you here versed in Byzantine history agree with such an analysis, or is this taking too much away from Justinian's own abilities?
Bene vale,
Marcus Scribonius Curio Britannicus.