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Emperor of Rome
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Emperor of Rome
A sweeping account of the social and political world of the Roman emperors by 'the world's most famous classicist' (Guardian)
A sweeping account of the social and political world of the Roman emperors by 'the world's most famous classicist' (Guardian)
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Cruel control freaks, diligent workaholics or extravagant teenagers? What were the emperors of Rome really like?
In her international best-seller SPQR, Mary Beard told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome. Now, she shines her spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire, from Julius Caesar (assassinated 44 BCE) to Alexander Severus (assassinated 235 CE).
Emperor of Rome is not your usual chronological account of Roman rulers, one after another: the mad Caligula, the monster Nero, the philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Beard asks bigger questions: What power did emperors actually have? Was the Roman palace really so bloodstained?
Emperor of Rome goes directly to the heart of Roman (and our own) fantasies about what it was to be Roman, offering an account of Roman history as it has never been presented before.
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Mary Beard is praised for her ability to enlighten and entertain, delivering insightful and engaging interpretations of the ancient world. Her scholarship is highly respected, and she has maintained her academic credibility despite her media presence. Critics highlight her dynamic and authoritative style, which captivates readers.
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ISBN: 9781846683787
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 46.0mm
Width: 164.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 930g
Pages: 512
About the Author
Mary Beard is Professor Emerita of Classics at Cambridge, and the classics editor of the TLS. She has worldwide academic acclaim. Her previous books include the bestselling, Wolfson Prize-winning Pompeii, Confronting the Classics, SPQR and most recently, Women & Power and Twelve Caesars. She has made numerous television series and her books have been published in over thirty languages.
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