Lives of the Caesars

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Lives of the Caesars explores the reigns of twelve of Rome’s most captivating emperors, revealing the distinctive traits and events that marked their rule. From infamous figures like Nero and Caligula to less renowned rulers such as Diocletian and Vespasian, each chapter provides an engaging biography that highlights their role in shaping Roman history. The book also includes illustrations, a timeline, and a dynastic chart to enhance understanding of this pivotal era.
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This book is ideal for readers with an interest in Roman history and imperial biographies, especially those who appreciate detailed and well-structured accounts of historical figures.

Lives of the Caesars is a collection of biographical essays about Rome's most fascinating and influential emperors, from Augustus to Justinian. Written by authoritative experts in an accessible and lively style, this book examines 12 individuals who each placed their own distinctive stamp on one of the most significant periods in European history.

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Lives of the Caesars tells the stories of 12 of Rome’s most fascinating and influential rulers, uncovering the unique features of their reigns which allowed them to earn their places in history.

A comprehensive and engaging account of the lives of the Caesars, who helped shape one of the most significant periods in history.

Each chapter entertainingly recounts the life and reign of a Roman emperor.

Includes notorious leaders such as Nero and Caligula, as well as less famous ones like Diocletian and Vespasian.

Includes illustrations, a timeline of Roman history, and a chart of dynasties.

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"Barrett is the right person to edit this collection: he is an accomplished biographer of early Roman imperial personalities ... A time line, family trees, informative maps, a few significant illustrations, useful glossary, and an adequate index fortify the text. Recommended." (Choice Reviews, October 2008)
"A great treat for those who already know the general outline of the history of the Roman Empire. Excellent writers [and] well-planned. A coherent unit." (About.com)

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405127554

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 May 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Anthony A. Barrett

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 344

Collections

Ancient & Classical History Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Political Biographies

About the Author

Anthony A. Barrett is Emeritus Professor of Classics and Distinguished University Professor at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Barrett has published a number of books and articles on Roman antiquity and is the author of three ancient biographies, on Caligula, Agrippina the Younger, and Livia.