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The Plague of Justinian

In Our Time

CHAPTER

A Marvelous Yet Challenging Reign of a 6th Century Emperor

This chapter explores the reign of a pivotal 6th-century Roman emperor, detailing his rise from humble origins and his key military and architectural contributions. It highlights his notable achievements, including the construction of Hagia Sophia, and compares his rule to that of his predecessors in a period of turmoil.

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