num_pages: 540
description: A vigorous tale, lacking the completely distinctive qualities of a hero that made Claudius so exceptional, Belisarius retains the same meticulously arranged background &amp; skilful recapturing of a period--the Byzantine empire of the 6th century. Here are the lives of the Christian knight &amp; his wife closely linked with those of Justinian &amp; Theodora. Belisarius was a superb soldier &amp; combined all types of warfare to his advantage. He fought the Vandals in Africa, the Goths in Italy, the Persians. Justinian is painted from a critical angle. Theodora, Belisarius &amp; his wife, Antonina, are highlighted sympathetically. There is again the snob appeal of Graves' previous books, but this is more definitely gauged to men's interests, with tales of battle &amp; strategy. Less colorful than Claudius, but a brilliant piece of scholarship.--Kirkus
language: English
title: Count Belisarius
titlecomplete: Count Belisarius
characters: Belisarius, Theodora I, Eugenius (Robert Graves), Antonina, Justinian I (Byzantine emperor)
genres: Historical, Literature, Classics, Novels, Ancient History, War, Roman, Historical Fiction, Fiction, British Literature
ratings_count: 2477
places: Byzantine Empire, Rome
awards: awardedAt: -978278400000
name: Prix Femina - Vie Heureuse
publisher: Cassell