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Emperors Don't Die in Bed

Categorie	Geschiedenis Europa
Boeknummer	#315403
Titel	Emperors Don't Die in Bed
Auteur	Meijer, Fik
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	London/New York : Routledge
Jaar van uitgave	2004
ISBN10	0415312027
ISBN13	9780415312028
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, 8vo.
Samenvatting	This fresh and engaging book looks at each of the Roman emperors from Julius Caesar in 44BC to Romulus Augustulus in AD 476, illuminating not only the manner of their deaths but what their final days tell us about their lives. We also hear how the most powerful position in the history of the Western world held a permanent appeal, despite its perils, with eager candidates constantly coming forward to seize the throne. Very few of the Roman emperors died a natural death. The insane Caligula was murdered after leaving the theatre; Caracalla while he was relieving himself. Caesar was stabbed twenty three times and Otho was dragged into the Tiber with a flesh-hook. However great an emperor's power, danger was ever present. Emperors Don't Die in Bed provides a clear history of the imperial succession as well as a compelling depiction of the intrigue and drama of Roman imperial politics.
Pagina's	183
Conditie	Goed
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