Justinians program of renovatio of the Roman Empire, expressed by his building ogram, his reorganization of the Law, was perhaps clearest in his wars. Directed ar conquering the Western part of the Empire, they were for the most part successful.Procopius work, On the Wars provides an excellent source for this aspect of Justinians program. Below he recounts the success of Belasarius, Justinians great general, in overthrowing the Vandal Kingdom in northern Africa. This victory was easy, but marked the first stage in the program of reconquest. The triumph which was accorded Belisarius upon his return is described below by Procopius. Note especially the continuity in the old Roman traditions as Procopius makes clear, the triumph itself was part of the program or restoration,

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