{"product_id":"lives-of-the-caesars-isbn-9781405127554","title":"Lives of the Caesars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLives of the Caesars\u003c\/i\u003e tells the stories of 12 of Rome’s most fascinating and influential rulers, uncovering the unique features of their reigns which allowed them to earn their places in history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive and engaging account of the lives of the Caesars, who helped shaped one of the most significant periods in history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach chapter entertainingly recounts the life and reign of a Roman emperor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes notorious leaders such as Nero and Caligula, as well as less famous ones like Diocletian and Vespasian\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes illustrations, a timeline of Roman history, and a chart of dynasties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ci\u003eList of Illustrations.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote on Contributors.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAknowledgements.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbbreviations.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaps.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFamily Trees\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthony A. Barrett\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Augustus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWerner Eck\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII Tiberius.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreg Rowe.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII Caligula.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthony A. Barrett\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV Claudius.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDonna W. Hurley\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV Nero.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiriam Griffin.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI Vespasian.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarbara Levick.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII Hadrian.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary T. Boatwright.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII Marcus Aurelius.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthony R. Birley\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX Severus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Potter.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX Diocletian.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimon Corcoran\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXI Constantine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNoel Lenski\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXII Justinian.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAllan Evans\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Roman Terms\u003c\/p\u003e  “Barrett is the right person to edit this collection: he is an accomplished biographer of early Roman imperial personalities … .A time line, family trees, informative maps, a few significant illustrations, useful glossary, and an adequate index fortify the text. Recommended.” (\u003ci\u003eChoice Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, October 2008)  \u003cp\u003e“A great treat for those who already know the general outline of the history of the Roman Empire. Excellent writers [and] well-planned. A coherent unit.” (\u003ci\u003eAbout.com) \u003c!--end--\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAnthony A. Barrett\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor of Classics and Distinguished University Professor at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Barrett has published a number of books and articles on Roman antiquity and is the author of three ancient biographies, on Caligula, Agrippina the Younger, and Livia.  The Roman Empire represents one the most significant periods in European history, creating institutions that are still in one form or other with us today, and at its centre stood the emperors. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLives of the Caesars\u003c\/i\u003e tells the stories of twelve of Rome’s most fascinating and influential rulers. Each chapter puts an emperor in the spotlight, from Augustus to Justinian, tracing the life of each of these dynamic but often flawed characters. The authors outline the unique features that allowed these great men to put their stamp on Roman civilization, and earn their places in history.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplete with illustrations, a timeline of Roman history, and a chart of dynasties, \u003ci\u003eLives of the Caesars\u003c\/i\u003e is an engaging account of some of the most powerful leaders in the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"An altogether attractive book. In short and well-written chapters, leading experts share the results of extensive research into the subject. The reader comes to see not only what power the Roman emperor enjoyed, but the challenges he faced, from members of the court to foreign peoples living beyond the borders of his realm.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJosiah Osgood, Georgetown University\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989537636581,"sku":"NP9781405127554","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405127554.jpg?v=1761784510","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/lives-of-the-caesars-isbn-9781405127554","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}