Procopius of Caesarea was one of the last authors of classical antique historiography. His major volume on Justinian's wars is the most important historical source on the sixth century. This new interpretation of, above all, his manifold explorations reveals Procopius to have been a versatile author who was familiar with all facets of contemporary Roman society and served the various interests of his audience.

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Jakob Riemenschneider, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Gießen, Germany.