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Description:Theodora, a bearkeeper’s daughter, is the Hippodrome’s favorite actress. Tempted by gold, she performs a lewd act on stage before a crowd of excited spectators. Later, lured by promises of sanctuary and status, she accepts a governor’s offer of marriage and accompanies him to North Africa. Disillusioned and desperate, she begins a journey that brings her from the depths of despair to the arms of an emperor, but her newfound joy is short-lived. This book, by Elizabeth Elson, is the second in her series about women who defined their own lives in the shadow of powerful men. The novel is based on the life of Theodora, a sixth century empress, best known for her part in ending the Nika riots. The book examines the events that allowed this controversial personality to reach beyond class status, deception, and political maneuvering to create her own unique destiny and carve her place in the history of the Byzantines.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Theodora of Constantinople. To get started finding Theodora of Constantinople, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 336

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Elizabeth Elson

Release: 2012

ISBN: 1476205191

Description: Theodora, a bearkeeper’s daughter, is the Hippodrome’s favorite actress. Tempted by gold, she performs a lewd act on stage before a crowd of excited spectators. Later, lured by promises of sanctuary and status, she accepts a governor’s offer of marriage and accompanies him to North Africa. Disillusioned and desperate, she begins a journey that brings her from the depths of despair to the arms of an emperor, but her newfound joy is short-lived. This book, by Elizabeth Elson, is the second in her series about women who defined their own lives in the shadow of powerful men. The novel is based on the life of Theodora, a sixth century empress, best known for her part in ending the Nika riots. The book examines the events that allowed this controversial personality to reach beyond class status, deception, and political maneuvering to create her own unique destiny and carve her place in the history of the Byzantines.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Theodora of Constantinople. To get started finding Theodora of Constantinople, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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