The Life of Flavius Belisarius.
11 parts Complete The Roman Empire is a fading echo of its former glory, its western provinces lost to barbarian kings. But in the east, one man's military genius burns bright. He is Flavius Belisarius, the last of the great Roman generals, a man whose breathtaking conquests in Africa and Italy will shake the world. Yet as his victories mount, so does the jealousy of his emperor, Justinian. Caught between unwavering loyalty and the venomous intrigue of the court, Belisarius will discover that the battlefield is a far safer place than the halls of power. This is the story of an empire's final gasp of glory, and of the honorable man whose triumphs ultimately sealed his tragic fate.
In the opulent, seething court of 6th-century Constantinople, loyalty is a dangerous currency. General Belisarius, an honorable soldier of humble beginnings, finds his military success both a blessing and a curse. While he fights to reclaim the lost territories of the Roman Empire, he is constantly navigating the political traps set by his emperor, Justinian, and the powerful empress, Theodora. His one constant is his captivating but reckless wife, Antonina, whose own indiscretions threaten to unravel their lives. As Belisarius battles enemies abroad and traitors at home, he learns that courage on the battlefield is no match for the subtle cruelties of his masters.