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Rome! But Not As You Know It…
As any readers of SPQR will attest, one of Mary Beard's greatest strengths lies in her ability to paint a vivid and multifaceted portrait of Ancient Rome. ... READ MORE
A Dynamic Historical Account - So Interesting!
An amazing book! One of the best things about Beard’s writing style is that it is a perfect blend of academic style as well as a lively historical account ... READ MORE
Informative read
In this volume Mary Beard once again shows her intimate knowledge of archaeology and textual sources, to give a brilliant insight into the power structures... READ MORE
A brilliant read
Firstly, many thanks to the publisher for an advance copy of this fascinating book.
Let’s start with what the book is not. It is not a chronological telli... READ MORE
Entertaining, readable, accessible
If your knowledge of the roman emperors is limited to your schooldays, here is a grown up history to get stuck into. Beard applies her expertise with an e... READ MORE
A unique, playful and insightful guide to the role of Emperor in Ancient Rome.
Trying to pin down exactly what I liked about this book is quite difficult because it is all just so enjoyable: reading 'Emperor of Rome' is simply fun. Ma... READ MORE
Another Fantastic Read from Mary Beard
Beard had a superpower for weaving together facts with her wonderful storytelling in order to create a book that keeps you engaged throughout.
Emperor o... READ MORE
Beard brings the palace of the emperors' to life
Until I read Mary Beard’s book I always thought of Roman emperors rattling around in vast empty warehouse sized spaces decked out in white marble. Reading ... READ MORE
"Emperor of Rome explores the fact and fiction of these rulers of the ancient Roman world"
Another lively, hilarious and enticing unravelling fiction, and explaining truths. Mary Beard is without a doubt the best go-to author when it comes to deb... READ MORE
A Rome of One's Own
This book is phenomenal. Accessible yet detailed, colloquial yet expertly researched (it is Mary Beard after all...). This book takes the reader on an epic... READ MORE
Another Triumph from Mary Beard
This excellent book is less of a chronological exploration of the Emperors of Rome more a rapid pace sweep through what it meant to BE Emperor of Rome. Wit... READ MORE
Another fantastic work from Mary Beard!
Mary Beard can do no wrong and proves it yet again with this incredibly well researched work. Exploring what truly makes an Emperor, Beard paints a lively ... READ MORE
a masterful examination of the rogues of Rome
Like Beard’s earlier examination of the Roman populous during the republic in SPQR; Emperor of Rome is a witty, meticulously researched and expertly writte... READ MORE
Accessible history
Many thanks to the publishers for sending me a copy to review .
Mary Beard's work is always easily accessible with a depth of historical knowledge and int... READ MORE
An insightful examination of the most influential rulers of the ancient world
This is another brilliant book from one of our most consistently excellent classicists. There are literally hundreds of books out there which will provide ... READ MORE
Insightful
This books provides a wonderfully well presented insight into the power structures of ancient rome, which is no shock considering it was written by Mary Be... READ MORE
Who created the majestical whoopee cushion?
Mary beard is known for her strength in presenting her stories and research with a vivacity and knowledgeable edge, unknown to many historical writers. For... READ MORE
A Masterclass in History Writing
Emperor of Rome is a triumph and displays the benefits of blending educational content with an accessible, fun, and engaging writing voice for wider audien... READ MORE
Brilliant - closest you'll get to being Emperor yourself!
Mary Beard's fresh take on the history of the Roman Empire immerses us in what it was like to be, around and living under Emperors of Rome. It's probably t... READ MORE
Power and Emperors
Mary Beard returns to the fecund history of SPQR with this sideways look at the life of the Emperors of Rome. Crucially, it is not a history of events or a... READ MORE
Synopsis
What was it really like to rule and be ruled in the Ancient Roman world?
In her international best-seller SPQR, Mary Beard told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome. Now, she shines her spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire, from Julius Caesar (assassinated 44 BCE) to Alexander Severus (assassinated 235 CE).
Emperor of Rome is not your usual chronological account of Roman rulers, one after another: the mad Caligula, the monster Nero, the philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Beard asks bigger questions: What power did emperors actually have? Was the Roman palace really so bloodstained?
Emperor of Rome goes directly to the heart of Roman (and our own) fantasies about what it was to be Roman, offering an account of Roman history as it has never been presented before.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9781846683794
- Number of pages: 512
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 36 mm
- Weight: 456g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA classic Mary Beard book - Bookseller Review
Mary Beard is well known for her expert and at times irreverent description and interpretation of ancient Rome. Here she delves into the world of the Roman... READ MORE
Beard comes up trumps again. Thumbs up!!
Yet again Professor Beard proves that despite my pet hate of using 'CE' 'BCE' she is the best on the block when it comes to a romp through all things Roman... READ MORE
A refreshing review of life at the top (of the Roman Empire)!
This book provides a new way of looking at Roman Emporers. A well researched & lively written account of what it was like to be an emporer at the height o... READ MORE
Rambling and disjointed.
Whilst the comprehensive nature of the book cannot be doubted, I am left with no real recollection of what I have read. The chapters are themed but skip ar... READ MORE
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