How do historians view Procopius’s writings, especially his Secret History?

by Imperium_Dragon

Are they accurate views on Justinian, Theodora, and Belisarius, or do historians see Procopius’s secret history as mere slander?

DanKensington

More can always be said on this most complex of topics; for a little view as to just how complicated it is, I commend to your attention this previous thread with contributions from u/shlin28 and u/bitparity.