History The Byzantine Empire Questions
Some of the major Byzantine literary works include "The Alexiad" by Anna Komnene, which is a historical account of her father Emperor Alexios I Komnenos; "The Secret History" by Procopius, which provides a critical and scandalous portrayal of Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora; "The Chronicle" by John Malalas, a historical chronicle covering the period from Adam to 565 AD; and "The Strategikon" by Emperor Maurice, a military manual providing guidance on warfare and tactics.