Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World by Mary Beard

Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World

Mary Beard

563 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

nonfiction history informative medium-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)

For readers fascinated by the intricacies of ancient Roman history, politics, and culture, Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World by Mary Beard is a captivating journey that investigates the lives of the emperors, their wives, lovers, and subjects, offering a rich and nuanced portrayal of the Roman world at its most complex and captivating.

Description

In her international bestseller SPQR, Mary Beard told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome, from its slightly shabby Iron Age origins to its reign as the undisputed hegemon of the Mediterranean. Now, drawing on more than thirty years of teachin...

Read more

Community Reviews

4.15
based on 587 reviews

Moods

informative: 99%

reflective: 39%

funny: 20%

challenging: 17%

adventurous: 10%

lighthearted: 9%

inspiring: 4%

relaxing: 4%

dark: 3%

emotional: 1%

mysterious: 1%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...

Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more