Belisarius: The Last Roman General

Belisarius: The Last Roman General

by Laurence Le Diagon-Jacquin

4.2 out of 5

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Belisarius was a Byzantine general who lived in the 6th century AD. He is considered one of the greatest generals in history, and his military campaigns helped to preserve the Byzantine Empire.

Early Life and Career

Belisarius was born in Germania in 505 AD. He was the son of a Roman soldier, and he received a military education. Belisarius quickly rose through the ranks, and he soon became one of the most trusted generals of Emperor Justinian I.

The Nika Riots

In 532 AD, Belisarius played a key role in quelling the Nika Riots in Constantinople. The riots were sparked by a dispute over chariot races, but they quickly turned into a full-scale revolt. Belisarius led the imperial troops against the rioters, and he ruthlessly suppressed the uprising.

The Vandalic War

In 533 AD, Belisarius was given command of an expedition to North Africa to reconquer the Vandalic Kingdom. The Vandals had been a thorn in the side of the Byzantine Empire for centuries, and Justinian was determined to destroy them. Belisarius landed in North Africa with a force of 15,000 men, and he quickly defeated the Vandals in a series of battles. By 534 AD, the Vandalic Kingdom had been destroyed, and Belisarius returned to Constantinople in triumph.

The Gothic War

In 535 AD, Belisarius was sent to Italy to fight against the Ostrogoths. The Ostrogoths had conquered Italy in the 5th century AD, and they were a major threat to the Byzantine Empire. Belisarius fought a brilliant campaign against the Ostrogoths, and he eventually reconquered Italy for the Byzantine Empire. However, the Gothic War was a long and bloody conflict, and Belisarius was eventually recalled to Constantinople.

The Persian War

In 541 AD, Belisarius was given command of an expedition to the East to fight against the Persians. The Persians had been a major enemy of the Byzantine Empire for centuries, and Justinian was determined to defeat them. Belisarius led a force of 30,000 men against the Persians, and he fought a brilliant campaign. However, the Persian War was also a long and bloody conflict, and Belisarius was eventually recalled to Constantinople.

Later Life and Legacy

Belisarius spent his later years in Constantinople, where he served as a military advisor to Justinian. He died in 565 AD, at the age of 60. Belisarius is considered one of the greatest generals in history, and his military campaigns helped to preserve the Byzantine Empire.

Belisarius was a brilliant general who fought in some of the most important battles in history. He helped to preserve the Byzantine Empire, and he is considered one of the greatest generals in history.

Belisarius: The Last Roman General

by Laurence Le Diagon-Jacquin

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12859 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	481 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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