Byzantium: The Surprising Life of a Medieval Empire
Judith Herrin
Justinian II, deposition, mutilation, and the extraordinary second reign.
The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Childebert III
France
705–711
Theuderic III
France
685–691
Clovis IV
France
691–695
Dagobert III
France
711–711
Empress Jitō
Japan
686–695
Emperor Zhongzong of Tang
China
705–710
Emperor Ruizong of Tang
China
685–690
Pope Sergius I
Papacy
687–695
Wu Zetian
China
690–695
Pope Constantine
Papacy
708–711
Pope John VII
Papacy
705–707
Emperor Monmu
Japan
705–707
Emperor Tenmu
Japan
685–686
Pope Conon
Papacy
686–687
Pope John V
Papacy
685–686
Meanwhile in history
One “meanwhile in history” story each week: who ruled where, and what was happening on thrones across the world.
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Further Reading
Well-regarded biographies and histories to go deeper on Justinian II's life and times.
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