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Emperors Don't Die in Bed Hardcover - 2004 - 1st Edition

by Fik Meijer; S. J. Leinbach (Translator)


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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.

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  • Title Emperors Don't Die in Bed
  • Author Fik Meijer; S. J. Leinbach (Translator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 192
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge
  • Date 2004-04-15
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780415312011 / 0415312019
  • Weight 0.78 lbs (0.35 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.7 x 5.64 x 0.65 in (22.10 x 14.33 x 1.65 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
    • Cultural Region: Italy
  • Library of Congress subjects Rome - History - Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D, Emperors - Rome
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003066748
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About the author

Fik Meijer is professor of Ancient History at the University of Amsterdam, translator and author. His most recent publication is St. Paul's Seavoyage to Rome.
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