In the Shadow of the Gods: The Emperor in World History
Description
This sweeping work explores the role of the emperor across world history, examining how rulers in Rome, China, the Islamic world, Russia, and Europe built, governed, and justified vast empires. Through portraits of powerful sovereigns and the political worlds they shaped, it considers the relationship between personal ambition, dynastic legitimacy, military power, religion, and imperial administration. Comparing different traditions of monarchy, it reveals both the enduring appeal and the profound vulnerabilities of imperial rule. Erudite and wide-ranging, the book offers a fresh global perspective on power, leadership, and the making of history.
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paperback
Penguin Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2022
545 pages
ISBN: 9780735222199
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First Published
2022
Language
eng
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