The Complete Roman Emperor by Michael Sommer
From Augustus to Romulus Augustulus, this comprehensive volume reveals how the Roman Emperors ran the empire in peace and war, in public and behind the scenes. Seven thematic chapters range from the foundation of the empire and the different paths to power, to imperial building projects in Rome and Constantinople and the emperors on campaign. The text is vivid and accessible; it includes 10 special features boxes, along with maps, diagrams, tables of useful information, and more than 80 quotations from ancient commentators.
'There can be few better guides in one volume than this' - Contemporary Review
Michael Sommer is Lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Liverpool.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500251676 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500251673 |
| Title | The Complete Roman Emperor |
| Author | Michael Sommer |
| Series | Complete Ser |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
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