Danzinger, Danny
Hadrian's Empire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780340833612
- author:
- Danzinger, Danny
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hodder Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 13.6 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- European history: BCE to c 500 CE
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Hadrian's life remains shrouded in mystery, despite his enduring legacy. This biography reveals the complexities of his character and the age in which he lived and ruled. Born Spanish, Hadrian was a restless intellectual who travelled constantly and spent time in cultural centres like Athens and Alexandria. A skilled soldier, yet not warlike by nature, he navigated the social hierarchy with ease. His personal life, however, was marked by scandal and conflicted sexuality. As emperor, Hadrian left an indelible mark on architecture, building iconic structures such as the Pantheon in Rome and a sprawling villa at Tivoli, featuring a distinctive 'pumpkin dome'.
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