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CONTENTS
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Proem ix
Chap. I. Constantinople in the Sixth Century 1
I. History 2
II. Topography 23
III. Sociology 83
II. The Roman Empire under Anastasius:
the Inheritance of Justinian 127
I. Political 134
II. Educational 204
III. Religious 233
III. Birth and Fortunes of the Elder
Justin: the Origins of Justinian 295
IV. Pre-Imperial Career of Theodora:
the Consort of Justinian 321
Index 351
Corrections 360
Additions 361
MAPS
Diagram of Constantinople in Sixth Century 80
Roman Empire and Vicinity, c. 500 A.D. 144
