Description
The history of ancient Rome omitting all the boring bits.
Following the success of BBC2 hit Rome on BBC2, no one has looked at the private lives of the Roman Emperors again in the same light.
Anthony Blond's scandalous expose of the life of the Roman emperors is a must-read for anyone interested in what really went on in ancient Rome.
Julius Caesar is usually presented as a glorious general when, in fact, he was an arrogant charmer and a swank; Augustus was so self-conscious about his height that he put lifts in his sandals.
But they were nothing compared with Caligula, Claudius and Nero. Blond's book is eye-opening in its revelations, and unfailingly entertaining.
Even more scurrilous than 'Rome', A Brief History of the Private Lives of the Roman Emperors tells the true story of toga parties, banquets, and the scandalous life of the Caesars. Ancient history with all the boring bits taken out.
About the Author
Anthony Blond was a British publisher and the author of a number of books, including The Publishing Game, The Book Book and Jew Made in England.
Reviews
This is the sort of book that gives ancient history a good name. * Sunday Telegraph *
...informative fun... * TLS *
Lively and amusing - the Emperors enjoyably monstrous. * Observer *
Book Information
ISBN 9781845297190
Author Anthony Blond
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Robinson Publishing
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 180g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 20mm
