04-13-2008, 08:31 PM
Well it seems we are all of the same opinion. Long story short, Basil was a very bad man to his enemies, but a great emperor who built up a sizeable gold reserve, kept the army strong, and strengthened the prestige of the empire. But I am still looking forward to a nice, long informative article from egfroth! 
As far as Justinian is concerned, he certainly does get a lot of bad press via the Anecdota and some of Procopios' remarks in his other books, but I think it "fair" (for lack of a better term) to re-evaluate his rule. Maybe this discussion of Justinian deserves another thread...
Also, Comerus Gallus Romus, where did you get that image of Basil? Me likey
As far as Justinian is concerned, he certainly does get a lot of bad press via the Anecdota and some of Procopios' remarks in his other books, but I think it "fair" (for lack of a better term) to re-evaluate his rule. Maybe this discussion of Justinian deserves another thread...
Also, Comerus Gallus Romus, where did you get that image of Basil? Me likey
John Baker
Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render to every one his due.
- Institutes, bk. I, ch. I, para. I
Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render to every one his due.
- Institutes, bk. I, ch. I, para. I
