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Ruling the Ancient World

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Characterizes the life of a Roman emperor via the examples given by Julius Caesar (48 BCE) through Alexander Severus (235 CE).

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Liveright Publishing Corporation
Language
English
Pages
493

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Subjects
ancient Rome, Roman emperors
People
Augustus, Domitian, Elagabalus, Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius, Nero, Trajan, Vespasian
Places
Britannia, Egypt, Palatine Hill, Rome
Times
48 BCE through 235 CE

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Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient World
2024, Liveright Publishing Corporation
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Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient World
2023, Liveright Publishing Corporation
in English
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Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient World
2023, Liveright Publishing Corporation
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First Sentence

"Elagabalus was a Syrian teenager who was emperor of Rome from 218 CE until his assassination in 222 — and a memorably extravagant, inventive and occasionally sadistic party host."

Table of Contents

Contents Page v
The Main Characters Page vii
Maps Page x
Welcome Page xv
Prologue: Dinner with Elagabalus Page 1
1. One-Man Rule: The Basics Page 24
2. Who’s Next? The Art of Succession Page 57
3. Power Dining Page 83
4. What’s in a Palace? Page 122
5. Palace People: The Emperor in his Court Page 171
6. On the Job Page 216
7. Time Off? Page 253
8. Emperors Abroad Page 288
9. Face to Face Page 325
10. ‘I think I Am Becoming a God’ Page 370
Epilogue: The End of an Era Page 398
What’s in a Name Page 409
Further Reading and Places to Visit Page 412
List of Illustrations Page 459
Acknowledgments Page 473
Index Page 475

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New York, USA
Copyright Date
2023

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Format
hardcover
Pagination
xvii, 493p
Number of pages
493
Weight
914 grams

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OL46721075M
ISBN 13
9780871404220

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