Lives of the Caesars

by Anthony A. Barrett (editor)

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.

Genres: Biography, History

344 pages, Hardcover

First published June 16, 2007

About the author

Anthony A. Barrett is Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia and visiting professor at the University of Heidelberg.

Reviews

[Leigh-ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this might be a textbook designed for use in college/university courses, and I imagine that it costs a fortune for the poor student who needs to buy a copy. For the casual reader like me, who's lucky enough to pick up the book at the library, it's was a nice collection of biographies of "the Caesars", from Augustus through Justinian. A few short-lived emperors are excluded, but it's a good introduction to the topic. As with most books on the subject, it could use more photos.