Book
Emperor of Rome : ruling the ancient Roman world / Mary Beard.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780871404220
- ISBN: 0871404222
- Physical Description: xvii, 493 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton Company, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 412-457) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The main characters -- Maps -- Welcome -- Prologue: Dinner with Elagabalus -- One-man rule : the basics -- Who's next? : the art of succession -- Power dining -- What's in a palace? -- Palace people : the emperor in his court -- On the job -- Time off? -- Emperors abroad -- Face to face -- 'I think I am becoming a God' -- Epilogue: The end of an era -- What's in a name? -- Further reading and places to visit -- List of illustrations -- Timeline. |
| Summary, etc.: | The best-selling author of The Fires of Vesuvius presents a comprehensive history of the social and political world of the Roman emperors including Julius Caesar, Nero, Alexander Severus, Caligula, and Marcus Aurelius. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Emperors > Rome > History. Rome > Politics and government > 30 B.C.-476 A.D. Rome > History > Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. Rome > Social life and customs. |
Available copies
- 19 of 33 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Howard Whittemore Library - Naugatuck.
Holds
- 3 current holds with 33 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Whittemore Library - Naugatuck | 937.06 BEA (Text)
Digital Bookplate/Donation note:
Rotary 2023-2024
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34027151116632 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
