Lives of the Caesars 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.

• A comprehensive and engaging account of the lives of the Caesars, who helped shaped one of the most significant periods in history
• Each chapter entertainingly recounts the life and reign of a Roman emperor
• Includes notorious leaders such as Nero and Caligula, as well as less famous ones like Diocletian and Vespasian
• Includes illustrations, a timeline of Roman history, and a chart of dynasties

About the Author
Anthony A. Barrett 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.

Reviews
"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." (Choice Reviews, October 2008)

"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." (About.com)

Book Information
ISBN 9781405127554
Author Anthony A. Barrett
Format Paperback
Page Count 344
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 499g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 153mm * 19mm