Justinian: Byzantine Emperor, Roman Commander, Saint

How many reforms can an emperor implement in 83 years of life, 20 of which he reigned jointly with his wife? Is it true that the Hagia Sophia so amazed contemporaries that in the Middle Ages they wrote that an... angel lived there? Did the Persian king realmente предложил императору Юстиниану "усыновить" своего сына?
Emperor Justinian ruled for nearly four decades, from 527 to 565, during a period of global change, terrible epidemics, and geopolitical threats. Starting modestly, he rose to become a powerful ruler of vast territories from Greece to the Arabian deserts and determined the fate of Byzantium for many years to come. This innovative biography by the prominent historian Peter Sarris allows us to know Justinian as a man - complex and ambiguous. A brilliant strategist, never having been on the battlefield. A talented and energetic administrator, attentive to detail. A passionate man, who married a dancer and ruled with her for over 20 years. Seeking to restore the former glory of Rome, Justinian laid the foundation for the greatness of Byzantium.
"Despite the many centuries that separate us from Justinian, this man from a very distant past remains our contemporary. Many of the challenges faced by Justinian, and even some of the decisions he made, continue to resonate with the present. We are surrounded everywhere by the legacy of the emperor: in architecture inspired by his construction projects; in legal systems; in our culture and history. That is why, despite the contradictions of his nature, Justinian continues to speak to us today." (Peter Sarris)