A Brief History of the Private Lives of the Roman Emperors - Softcover

Blond, Antony

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9780762433667: A Brief History of the Private Lives of the Roman Emperors

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ISBN 10: 0762433663 ISBN 13: 9780762433667

Publisher: Running Press, 2008

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Rome has too often been depicted as a pinnacle of culture and civilization. The same could not be said for its emperors. Examining the private lives of the Caesars from Julius to Nero, Blond shows how they really lived in stark contrast to traditional perceptions of bold leaders, tyrants and mad men.

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About the Author:

Antony Blond, a former publisher, now lives in France and is the author of a number of books including Jew Made in England and The World of Simon Raven. He writes regularly for Spectator and Literary Review.

Review:

Lively and amusing - the Emperors enjoyably monstrous. * Observer * ...informative fun... * TLS * This is the sort of book that gives ancient history a good name. * Sunday Telegraph *

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