Birley, A.

Lives of the Later Caesars (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780140443080
author:
Birley, A.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
1976
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
12.9 x 1.8 x 19.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
European history: BCE to c 500 CE
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£12.11

Description

The Lives of the Later Caesars: Augustan History, Part 1; Lives of Nerva and Trajan This enigmatic work, written in the late fourth century, is our main source of information about the Roman emperors from 117 to 284 AD. The anonymous author's unique blend of truth, invention, and humour provides a fascinating, if sometimes unreliable, account of the later Roman Caesars. The first half of the Augustan History contains biographies of every emperor from Hadrian to Heliogabalus, including the godlike Marcus Antonius and his corrupt son Commodus. The author's use of fictitious anecdotes and faked documents adds to the work's entertainment value, making it a compelling read for those interested in ancient Roman history. Published by National Geographic Books, this volume is part of the Penguin Classics series, which has been a leading publisher of classic literature for over 70 years.

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