Revision:Justinian and Reconquest
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- Argued that these wars of conquest weakened Eastern government less able to cope with Sasanian Wars or plague in 6th and 7th centuries.
- Is reign splendid anachronism - final reassertion of Roman military and imperial traditions before end of classical antiquity, precipitated decline.
- Motives for reconquest - imperial restoration and championing of Christian orthodoxy in areas ruled by Romans. Conservative and innovator contemporaries found this difficult to cope with.
- Belisarius stunning victory in Vandal Africa - next 536 Italy
- Nikita riots nearly left, but AS peace in 533 on Persian front successful expedition may help reputation as Procopius points out.
- Final settlement 554 - devastate Italy
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