Description
Moving beyond a straightforward account of Roman rulers, this richly illustrated study explores how the idea of the “Caesar” has been created, represented, misunderstood, and reinvented across history. Organized thematically rather than chronologically, it examines imperial portraits, succession, domestic life, power, public image, and the many ways emperors were remembered—or deliberately misidentified. Alongside ancient evidence, it follows the afterlife of the Caesars in art, politics, collecting, and popular culture, revealing a long history of fakes, shifting identities, and ambivalent interpretations. Erudite, witty, and accessible, the book showcases the author’s talent for bringing classical history into lively conversation with the modern world.
Available Editions
paperback
Princeton University Press
Published Jan 1, 2021
384 pages
ISBN: 9780691225869
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First Published
2021
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Twelve Caesars by Mary Beard.