One of the most important works of Byzantine history, Procopius' History of the Wars offers a detailed account of the military campaigns undertaken by the emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD. In Books V and VI, Procopius focuses on the campaigns against the Persians and Goths, providing a detailed and engaging account of these epic struggles. This edition features updated translations and notes, making it accessible to modern readers interested in the rich history of the Byzantine Empire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.