Teodora : tanssijatar ja keisarinna by Charles Diehl
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About this eBook
| Author | Diehl, Charles, 1859-1944 |
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| Uniform Title | Théodora, impératrice de Byzance. Finnish |
| Title | Teodora : tanssijatar ja keisarinna |
| Original Publication | Finland: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1927. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 18.6 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Teodora: tanssijatar ja keisarinna" by Charles Diehl is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of Theodora, a fascinating figure in Byzantine history who rose from a lowly background as a dancer and courtesan to become the Empress of Byzantium alongside her husband, Justinian. The narrative promises a blend of historical events and a richly detailed portrayal of Theodora's life, focusing on her complexity and the duality of her reputation as both a notorious figure and a powerful empress. The opening of the book introduces Theodora's intriguing early life set in the bustling and morally questionable atmosphere of sixth-century Constantinople. It describes her rise to fame as a dancer in the hippodrome, the social challenges she faced, and her eventual claim to power. Theodora's background is explored, revealing her modest beginnings and the circumstances that shaped her character, including her environment and relationships. As she navigates through fame and notoriety, the extract hints at her multifaceted personality—combining beauty, intelligence, and ambition—setting the stage for her future as a significant political player in Byzantine history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece |
| Subject | Theodora, Empress, consort of Justinian I, Emperor of the East, -548 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71311 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 33 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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