The Truth About Justinian the Great

Описание: Often hailed as a visionary leader who restored the glory of Rome, Justinian’s legacy is as controversial as it is impressive. To his enemies, Justinian was a ruthless, paranoid tyrant; a reckless innovator; an overambitious emperor whose overreach led to imperial demise; a heretic who imposed his iron will on the Church; nothing less than a demon in human form. To his supporters, Justinian was the model of a great king, the emperor who restored Roman glory, a prolific lawgiver, a profound theologian, and above all, a pious Saint. What’s the truth about Justinian? In this video, we’ll explore these controversies and set the record straight.

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0:00:00 - Introduction
0:01:02 - Intro Sequence
0:01:28 - Historical Background
0:04:23 - Justin
0:09:25 - The Reign of Justin
0:20:41 - Outline
0:22:29 - Justinian’s Military Campaigns
1:17:00 - Justinian’s Legislative Work
1:32:02 - The Nika Riots
1:48:23 - Building Projects
1:53:20 - Justinian’s Church Policy
2:39:52 - On Procopius
2:46:52 - Legacy and Conclusions

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