Burns, Professor Jasper
Commodus and the Five Good Emperors: History and Allegory
- ISBN 13:
- 9781481196222
- author:
- Burns, Professor Jasper
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- James K. Burns
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 78
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.4 centimeters (0.1
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Rome,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Commodus and the Five Good Emperors: A Historical Exploration of Character Development. This book presents a unique approach to understanding the Roman Empire's decline, focusing on the contrasting characters of five emperors: Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius. The narrative is structured around imaginary letters from emperor to emperor, illustrating a progression in their characters that mirrors the moral development of a single individual. From shrewdness to activity, knowledge to virtue, and finally to wisdom, each emperor's character is explored in detail. The author then turns to the case of Commodus, the "bad emperor" who failed to live up to his predecessors' standards. Despite his attempts to outdo them, Commodus' reign marked the beginning of a decline in the Empire. This book provides a fresh perspective on Commodus' aspirations, shedding light on his values and the influence of his father's writings. By examining the lives of these five emperors, Jasper Burns offers a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of leadership and the nature of power.
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