The Little Book of Roman Emperors
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The Little Book of Roman Emperors

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The Little Book of Roman Emperors

About this book

Augustus and Tiberius; Caligula, Claudius and Nero – we can all name a Roman emperor or two.

But what about the philosopher Marcus Aurelius musing in his favourite villa on the Danube in Austria?

How about the wretched Valerian, used as a mounting block for the King of Persia before being flayed alive?

Or Elagabalus, the sun-worshipping transgender emperor?

He who took the poisoned chalice of the Imperial purple was feared and respected. But these were no ordinary rulers. Ambitious, cunning, ruthless and cruel, fear was their watchword and raw power, through the dangerous Praetorian Guard and the legendary legions, their enforcer. Few died peacefully in bed.

Rome and her emperors were anything but 'little', but The Little Book of Roman Emperors packs them all in with a punch – discover both the key players and lesser-known figures behind one of the greatest empires ever known. Full of fascinating insights, this compendium is essential reading for everyone interested in the history of Rome.

Information

Publisher
The History Press
Year
2026
Topic
History
eBook ISBN
9781837052561
Subtopic
Historical Biographies
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. Maps
  7. Preface
  8. Introduction: The Beginnings of Rome
  9. Part I: The Foundations: Trial and Error, 27 BCE–96 CE
  10. Part II: Consolidation: The Golden Era Of Pax Romana, 96–192 CE
  11. Part III: Early Warnings, 193–235 CE
  12. Part IV: The Crisis of the Third Century, 238–83 CE
  13. Part V: Attempts to stop the Rot, 283–363 CE
  14. Part VI: Inexorable Decline, 364–476 CE
  15. Aftermath
  16. Postscript
  17. Appendix 1 List of Western Roman Emperors
  18. Appendix 2 ‘A Mystery Man’
  19. Further Reading
  20. Acknowledgements

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