Zosimus books in order
Late 5th/early 6th century Byzantine historian
- Lived
- 460–520
- Country
- Byzantine Empire
- Books
- 1
Zosimus published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Historia Nova.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Zosimus
Start here
Historia Nova
Zosimus's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Historia Nova (1967)
About Zosimus
Zosimus was a Byzantine Greek historian who lived in Constantinople during the reign of the eastern Roman Emperor Anastasius I (491–518). According to Photius, he was a comes, and held the office of "advocate" of the imperial treasury. Zosimus was also known for condemning Constantine’s rejection of the traditional polytheistic religion.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Zosimus FAQ
- How many books has Zosimus written?
- Zosimus published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Zosimus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Historia Nova.
- What is Zosimus's most famous book?
- Historia Nova is Zosimus's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.