Lives of the Caesars [Hardcover]

Anthony Barrett (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 24, 2008

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 shaped 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

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Anthony Barrett's well-chosen collection of essays on some of the most influential and charismatic emperors [is] welcome." (Yorkshire Evening Post, 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)

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"An altogether attractive book. In short and well-written chapters, leading experts share the results of extensive research into the subject. The reader comes to see not only what power the Roman emperor enjoyed, but the challenges he faced, from members of the court to foreign peoples living beyond the borders of his realm."
–Josiah Osgood, Georgetown University

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 344 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (June 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405127546
• ISBN-13: 978-1405127547
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,592,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)