HI101 Lecture Notes - Sabbatius Of Solovki, Animal Training, Monophysitism
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Justinian lawgiver, conqueror, last of the romans (profs fav) Nephew of justin, living in constantinople, given proper education. Neoplatonist (taught) idea of world in harmony. Lot of ppl from here join roman army. Successor of anastasius (everything wonderful ater anastasius dies) Justin very old when he assumes throne, senile, took co-emperor petrus. Rules with him for his last 9 yrs of life. Always up doing things when he should be asleep; obsessed with details. Justinian chooses a faction (blue) because he has to do something about it. Involved with blues as actress (prostitute by very young age) One act, was naked, sprinkled grain on private parts; geese on stage to feed. Could have had her as concubine, but chooses to marry her. Keeps it on the downlow until justin dies. Had people with small units of cavalry (some huns) They not killed, prison stormed to free them, (god didn"t want them to die)
