Emperor of Rome : The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller by Professor Mary Beard 9781846683794

Emperor of Rome : The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller

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INSTANTLY SOARING TO THE TOP TEN IN THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LISTS CROWNED BLACKWELL'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR FINALIST FOR THE WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023

'Remarkable ... a richly woven tapestry of information spanning nearly three centuries' - Telegraph

What was the genuine experience of ruling and being ruled in Ancient Rome?

Following her global bestseller SPQR, which chronicled a millennium of Roman history, Mary Beard now turns her expert gaze to the emperors who governed the Roman empire. Her new work spans from Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BCE to Alexander Severus's murder in 235 CE.

Emperor of Rome defies the conventional chronological narrative of Roman rulers - from the unhinged Caligula to the tyrannical Nero and the philosophical Marcus Aurelius. Instead, Beard delves into more profound questions: How much authority did emperors truly wield? Was the Roman palace as blood-soaked as legend suggests?

This groundbreaking work penetrates the core of Roman (and our own) fascinations about life in ancient Rome, offering an unprecedented perspective on Roman history.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781846683794
Book Author: Professor Mary Beard
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 34 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-04-07
Book Pagination: 512 pages, 16PP SECTION COLOURB&W images, maps, photos throughout
Book Weight: 436g

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