These portraits of the emperors form the building blocks of an invaluable and highly readable popular history of Imperial Rome, brought to life usi...
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Aug 06, 2011
Good reference. In depth on some stuff, not enough on others. But overall, a nice thing to have. Like a thesaurus!
Apr 14, 2010
David
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A very good reference book to have on your anicent Roman book shelve. I find myself reading about one of the emperors and wanting to find other books to read about them. Or at least go out on the web and do more follow-up research on them. Good high level detail about each emperor.
Apr 15, 2011
Vicki
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This is a very good summary of Roman emperors from Augustus through Romulus Augustulus, the last emperor in the West. I especially like the timelines of the reigns of each emperor or group of emperors. There are lots of photos and maps and lots of selections from ancient authors such as Tacitus, Cassius Dio and Eusebius.
Mar 02, 2007
Leah
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I'm a history buff so I love this book but it's not for everyone. Most people would probably find it boring but I have marked pages to puruse later. Fatefully purchased in a small used book store in Monterey, it has been my go-to book for anything "Roman Empire".
Dec 29, 2009
2bnallegory
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This is a really nice book for referencing the time line of the emperors of Rome and a brief record of their history and achievements. It also has many nice pictures, especially many busts which puts a face to whom you are reading.
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