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Chronicle of the Roman Emperors
The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers of Imperial Rome
Series: Chronicles
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Focusing on the succession of the rulers of imperial Rome, this title guides readers to each reign and its main events. This title features biographical portraits of the 56 principal emperors from Augustus to Constantine.
An authoritative introduction to the emperors of Rome, which sets their lives into context within the imperial story
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This is a highly readable history focusing on the succession of the rulers of imperial Rome. It uses timelines with at-a-glance visual guides to each reign and its main events, to provide biographical portraits of the 56 principal emperors from Augustus to Constantine, together with a concluding section on the later emperors.
Each section is illustrated with busts of each emperor, coin portraits, battle plans and cutaway diagrams of imperial monuments. Supporting datafiles for every emperor list key information such as name at birth, wives and children, full imperial titles and place and manner of death. Genealogical trees and over 90 sidebars and special features on subjects ranging from Nero's Golden House to Diocletian's Palace allow the reader to delve even deeper.
Colourful contemporary judgments by such writers as Suetonius and Tacitus are balanced by judicious character assessments made in the light of modern research. The famous and the infamousβCaligula and Claudius, Trajan and Caracallaβreceive their due, while lesser names emerge clearly from the shadows for the first time.
Chronicle of the Roman Emperors provides a fascinating exploration of these historical figures, combining visual aids with carefully curated information to offer rich insights into the dynamics of power and personality that shaped the ancient world.
Series: Chronicles
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Chronicle of the Roman Emperors
This is a highly readable history focusing on the succession of the rulers of imperial Rome. It uses timelines with at-a-glance visual guides to each reign and its main events, to provide biographical portraits of the 56 principal emperors from Augustus to Constantine, together with a concluding section on the later emperors. Each section is illustrated with busts of each...Paperback$6600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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Chronicle of the Roman Emperors by Chris Scarre is praised for skillfully unraveling the complexities of the Roman Empire's rulers, offering both detailed analysis and engaging storytelling. Reviewers appreciate its ability to blend informative content with entertainment, resulting in a valuable resource for history enthusiasts. The book is noted for its vivid and engaging narrative, making it a marvellous read according to critics.
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ISBN: 9780500289891
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 February 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 217 Illustrations, black and white; 111 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 192.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 800g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Chris Scarre is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Durham. He is the author of many books on prehistory and archaeology, including The Megalithic Monuments of Britain and Ireland, Chronicle of the Roman Emperors and The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World, all published by Thames & Hudson.
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