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Procopius

c. 500–c. 570 · 6th century · Also known as Procopius of Caesarea

Procopius of Caesarea was a Byzantine historian of the 6th century and secretary to the general Belisarius. His 'History of the Wars' describes Justinian's campaigns against Persia, the Vandals and the Ostrogoths and is the main source for many peoples on the empire's frontiers. He also wrote 'On Buildings' and the hostile 'Secret History'.

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Kingdom of IberiaDecline

Mentioned in 11 state histories

LaguatanHephthalite EmpireSabirsKingdom of the Moors and RomansKingdom of the OuarsenisUtigursKutrigursKingdom of the HeruliAntesKingdom of CapsusSeptem

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