Emperors Of Rome: The Story of Imperial Rome from Julius Caesar to the Last Emperor - Hardcover

Potter, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1847240100 ISBN 13: 9781847240101

Publisher: Quercus, 2007

Synopsis

In 27 BC, after the civil war that followed the assassination of Julius Caesar, Octavian was proclaimed emperor by the Roman Senate and given the title 'Augustus'. "Emperors of Rome" charts the 500 years that followed the death of Caesar and eventual triumph of Augustus, an era during which Rome reached heights of economic prosperity and cultural achievement, but also plumbed depths of anarchy, cruelty and chaos.

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Review

'This is a useful guide to the men who were elevated to command Rome and rule the Roman Empire' Good Book Guide. (Good Book Guide)

From the Back Cover

The spectacular illustrated history of the greatest empire the world has ever known. Renowned historian David Potter tells the dramatic story of Rome and its most powerful leaders. With vivid profiles of Nero, Augustus, Caligula, Mark Antony, Claudius, Hadrian and Constantine, and many other emperors. Full of contemporary quotations and detailed timelines charting the key events in each Caesar's reign. Over 150 full-colour illustrations and maps paint a rich portrait of imperial Rome. A definitive account of over 500 years of Roman culture and cruelty, power and intrigue, from the assassination of Julius Caesar to the dying days of the empire.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quercus
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847240100
• ISBN 13: 9781847240101
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 255