Description
This vivid history chronicles the rise and fall of Rome’s first imperial dynasty, tracing the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. From marble-clad Rome to the turbulent frontiers of the empire, it portrays a world of political intrigue, family rivalries, ambition, scandal, and spectacular cruelty. Combining rigorous historical research with the pace and drama of a political thriller, the narrative explores how imperial power was created, performed, and corrupted. It offers a compelling portrait of the Julio-Claudian emperors—and a provocative examination of tyranny, charisma, and the enduring allure of absolute rule.
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paperback
Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Published Jan 1, 2015
512 pages
ISBN: 9781408703373
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Details
First Published
2015
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Dynasty by Tom Holland.