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The Western Roman Empire has fallen to barbarians. All that remains is the eastern half known as Byzantium. To the east looms the threat of mighty Persia while internal religious strife threatens to tear the Byzantine Empire apart.This is a tale of the sixth century Byzantine Emperor Justin I. As a young man Justin embarks on an adventure of a lifetime after barbarians force him to flee his homeland. He finds a new life in Constantinople where he joins the Imperial Guards. Justin climbs the ranks to become a high-ranking officer and fights in many campaigns defending the Empire. Just when he thinks he has fought his last battle, rebellion and palace intrigue combine to force Justin into the fight of his life. The battle is for control of the Empire and the prize is the Imperial Throne.

"If you're new to origami, the iconic yet approachable designs in this book are a great way to hone your skills ... Start with straightforward models that take 10 steps or fewer and work your way up to more complex creations. No matter the level of difficulty, every model is diagrammed for ease of use, with tricky folds highlighted and broken down into multiple steps"--Back cover.